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BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Change the Steering Wheel of a BMW 1 Series
To change the steering wheel of a BMW 1 Series, position the wheels straight and disconnect the battery. At the back of the steering wheel, locate the access …Read all…
Posted on 12 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Reset the Service on a BMW 1 Series?
In this tutorial, we can see how to reset the service on a BMW 1 Series, a very simple and quick operation to perform only after completing all scheduled …Read all…
Posted on 9 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to Change the Front Headlight Bulb on a BMW 1 Series
To change the front headlight bulb on a BMW 1 Series, switch off the vehicle and the lights, then open the bonnet. Locate the rear of the affected headlight …Read all…
Posted on 7 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to change the battery in the BMW key
On the most common BMW keys, the internal battery powers the remote opening, central locking, and, where present, keyless entry functions. When the remote …Read all…
Posted on 27 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to reset the tyre pressure warning light in the BMW 1 Series?
This tutorial shows how to reset the tyre pressure warning light in the BMW 1 Series, an extremely simple and quick operation, to be performed only after …Read all…
Posted on 23 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Change the Spark Plugs on a BMW 1 Series E87 Petrol
Let's see how to change the spark plugs on a BMW 1 Series E87 petrol version. On many BMW engines, the spark plugs are located deep in long wells, so it is …Read all…
Posted on 11 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
Replacing the Electric Power Steering Motor on the BMW 1 Series
The instructions in this guide will show you how to remove and replace the electric power steering motor on the BMW 1 Series. First, raise the vehicle and …Read all…
Posted on 3 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Replacing the Auxiliary Belt of the BMW 1 Series 120d
This guide provides instructions for removing and replacing the auxiliary belt of the BMW 1 Series 120d. First, open the engine bonnet and remove the upper …Read all…
Posted on 23 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
Where Are the Fuses in the BMW 1 Series?
Each of the designated fuse boxes installed in the BMW 1 Series contains the fuses that regulate the operation of the electronic devices installed in the …Read all…
Posted on 23 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 1 Series?
In this tutorial, see how to reset the service light on a BMW 1 Series, a very simple and quick operation to perform only after completing all scheduled …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Install LED Strips in a BMW
LED strips inside the cabin allow the vehicle to change its appearance without replacing internal body parts and are also very functional. There are various …Read all…
Posted on 11 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Where is the Cabin Fuse Box of the BMW 1 Series E87?
If you are looking for the cabin fuse box of your BMW 1 Series E87, read this guide and follow the simple procedure described. First, get into the car and …Read all…
Posted on 4 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Change the Headlight Bulb on a BMW 1 Series
To change the headlight bulb on a BMW 1 Series, stop the engine and lift the bonnet, then reach the back of the headlamp unit. Remove the access cover to reach …Read all…
Posted on 28 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Replace the Key Fob Battery on a BMW 1 Series
To replace the battery in the key fob of a BMW 1 Series, press the release button to extract the emergency key, then insert it into the designated slot on the …Read all…
Posted on 28 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 1 Series?
In this tutorial, you will see how to reset the service light on a BMW 1 Series, an extremely simple and quick operation to perform only after completing all …Read all…
Posted on 27 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
Guide to Replacing the Timing Chain on a BMW 1 Series 1.6
Today's instructions will show you how to remove and replace the timing chain on a BMW 1 Series 1.6, engine code N13 B16A. First, open the bonnet of the …Read all…
Posted on 25 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to replace the front brake pads on a BMW 1 Series
To replace the front brake pads on a BMW 1 Series, park the vehicle on a flat surface, loosen the wheel bolts, and safely lift the car. Remove the wheel to …Read all…
Posted on 24 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Replace the Front and Rear Wipers on a BMW 1 Series?
In this guide, we will outline the steps to remove and replace the front and rear wipers on a BMW 1 Series. First, move to the front of the vehicle and lift …Read all…
Posted on 23 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Reset the Brake Light on the BMW 1 Series?
The light that warns of the need to replace the brake pads, which is standard and present in the instrument cluster of many cars, including the BMW 1 Series in …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to reset the service light on the BMW 1 Series?
In this tutorial, you will see how to reset the service light on the BMW 1 Series, a very simple and quick operation to perform only after completing all …Read all…
Posted on 12 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Cigarette lighter (2) Airbag (4) Alternator (1) Speaker (2) Antenna (1) Car stereo (7) Anti-roll bar (1) Battery (13) Transmission (2) Spark plugs (1) Convertible top (2) Body (7) Control unit (1) Key (33) Timing belt (11) V-belt (4) Air conditioner (1) Onboard computer (10) Checks and maintenance (37) Dashboard (4) Headlight (10) Tail light (9) Fog lights (4) Air filter (6) Cabin air filter (8) Diesel fuel filter (1) Oil filter (1) Parking brake (3) Grille (5) Window switch (1) Accessory kit (1) Light bulb (7) Side marker bulb (2) Headlight bulb (19) Tail light bulb (5) Interior dome light bulb (3) Antifreeze coolant (3) (1) Handle (1) Trim cover (1) Engine (1) Power window motor (1) Electric power steering motor (1) Transmission fluid (3) Engine oil (4) Power steering fluid (1) Clock (9) Door trim panel (8) Rear bumper (2) Brake pads (5) Shift knob (6) Pump (2) Car door (3) Push button (1) Instrument cluster (5) Fuse box (58) Seat (4) Engine coolant temperature sensor (1) Parking sensors (2) Side mirror (11) Warning light – error code (36) (35) Tire pressure warning light (13) Service warning light (80) Manufacturer emblem (1) Fuel cap (6) Windshield wipers (4) Center console tunnel (1) Blower motor (2) Steering wheel (9)

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How to Open a Stuck Boot on the Peugeot 407?

On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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