Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.
- Loosen the outlet duct clamp at the upper intake manifold cover.
- Remove the upper intake manifold cover from the outlet duct.
- Remove the upper intake manifold cover.
- Using a flat bladed screwdriver, disengage the glow plug controller cover clips.
- Remove the glow plug controller cover.
- Remove the glow plug relay terminal nuts and wires.
- Remove the glow plug controller nuts.
- Lift the glow plug controller off the studs.
- Separate the glow plug relay from the glow plug controller housing by inserting a small screwdriver between them while prying the relay assembly outward.
- Slide the glow plug relay outward to disengage it from the glow plug controller housing.
- Using a flat bladed screwdriver, disengage the glow plug relay clip.
- Remove the glow plug relay.