Glow Plug, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

- Do not press the :3314 together too firmly to remove the glow plug connector.

-- Open the wiring harness clips and remove the connectors from the glow plugs as follows.

-- Position the :3314 with the groove -arrow A- on the collar of the protective sleeve -arrow B-, as shown.

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-- Remove the glow plug connector carefully from the glow plugs.

-- Clean the glow plug duct in the cylinder head. Dirt must not enter the cylinder.

Example for cleaning:

Extract large contaminants with a vacuum cleaner.
Spray a brake cleaner or a suitable cleaner into the glow plug shaft, let it work and then use compressed air to remove it.
Then clean the glow plug duct with a cloth coated with oil.

CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to flying soot particles.

Irritation and injury to skin and eyes possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Loosen the glow plugs with the tool and remove by hand:

Glow plug versions. Refer toGLOW PLUG VERSIONS AND TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

For glow plugs without combustion chamber pressure sensor use the :3220 .

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For glow plugs with combustion chamber pressure sensor use the :VAS6454 .

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