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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 39083 Glow Plug Connector Remover and Installer

Right Side of Vehicle

    Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the right front tire.
  3. Remove the splash shield from the right front wheel well.
  4. Remove the lead wire from the glow plug in the 2 cylinder.

  5. Object Number: 26775  Size: SH
  6. Remove the lead wires for glow plugs in cylinders 4 and 6 at the harness connectors.
  7. Remove the heat shroud for the glow plug in cylinder 4.
  8. Remove the heat shroud for cylinder 6.
  9. • Slide the shrouds back far enough to allow access for unplugging the wires at cylinder 4 and 6 glow plugs.
    • Use the J 39083 in order to disconnect the glow plug wires.

    Object Number: 362187  Size: SH
  10. Remove the glow plugs from cylinders 2, 4, and 6. If a glow plug is damaged during the removal procedure, refer to Damaged Glow Plug Removal .
  11. Disconnect the lead wire at the glow plug from cylinder 8 by reaching up from underneath the vehicle.
  12. Remove the glow plug from cylinder 8. If the glow plug is damaged during the removal procedure, refer to Damaged Glow Plug Removal .
  13. For easier access to glow plugs on cylinders 6 and 8, it may be necessary to remove the exhaust down pipe from turbocharger.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the glow plug into cylinder 8.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the glow plugs to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  3. Install the lead wire to cylinder 8 glow plug.
  4. Install the glow plugs into cylinders 2, 4, and 6 by reaching through the right front wheel well.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the glow plugs to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 26775  Size: SH
  6. Install lead wire to glow plug 6.
  7. • Slide the shroud over the wire lead and fasten to the studs.
    • Repeat Step 4 for the cylinder 4 glow plug.

    Tighten
    Tighten the heat shroud nuts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

  8. Install the wires for glow plugs in cylinder 4 and 6 to connectors at the wire harness.
  9. Install the lead wire for cylinder 2 glow plug.
  10. Install the splash shield in the right front wheel well.
  11. Inspect the wire routing, making sure the lead wires are not rubbing against the exhaust manifold or any part that may harm the wire insulation.
  12. Install the right front tire.