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Glow Plug: Removal

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No. 2 glow plug 

  1. Remove the push pin retainers and the upper air deflector.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Push Pin Retainers
    GF0044581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the power steering reservoir bracket retainers.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Reservoir Bracket Retainers
    G03887857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the power steering fluid indicator and retainers. Remove the power steering reservoir mounting bracket. Install the power steering fluid indicator and position the power steering reservoir aside.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Reservoir-To-Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G03887858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Coolant Hoses & Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe
    G03887859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Air cleaner side shown, engine side similar.
  5. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe & Clamp
    G03887860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors.
    7. Fig 6: Identifying Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connectors
    G03888196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolt and PCM.
    8. Fig 7: PCM Bolt
    GF0012020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not pull on the wiring to remove the glow plug connector or damage may occur.
    NOTE: The Glow Plug Connector Remover/Installer does not work on all connectors.
    NOTE: Only one glow plug connector shown.
    NOTE: Only the No. 2 glow plug is accessed from under the hood.
  8. Using the special tool, remove the glow plug harness as needed.
    9. Fig 8: Identifying Glow Plug Harness Special Tool (303-1114)
    G04614327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If coolant residue is found on the glow plug, a new glow plug sleeve may have to be installed. For additional information, refer to Glow Plug Sleeve .
  9. Remove the glow plug.
    10. Fig 9: Locating Glow Plug
    G03888199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    No. 7 and 8 glow plugs 

  10. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
    11. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wiring to remove the glow plug connector or damage may occur.
    NOTE: The Glow Plug Connector Remover/Installer does not work on all connectors.
    NOTE: Only one glow plug connector shown.
    NOTE: The No. 7 and 8 glow plugs are accessed from inside the vehicle.
  11. Using the special tool, remove the glow plug harness as needed.
    12. Fig 10: Identifying Glow Plug Harness Special Tool (303-1114)
    G04614327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If coolant residue is found on the glow plug, a new glow plug sleeve may have to be installed. For additional information, refer to Glow Plug Sleeve .
  12. Remove the glow plug.
    13. Fig 11: Locating Glow Plug
    G03888199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    No. 1, 3 and 5 glow plugs 

  13. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
    14. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wiring to remove the glow plug connector or damage may occur.
    NOTE: The Glow Plug Connector Remover/Installer does not work on all connectors.
    NOTE: Only one glow plug connector shown.
    NOTE: The No. 1, 3 and 5 glow plugs are accessed through the wheel well.
  14. Using the special tool, remove the glow plug harness as needed.
    15. Fig 12: Identifying Glow Plug Harness Special Tool (303-1114)
    G04614327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If coolant residue is found on the glow plug, a new glow plug sleeve may have to be installed. For additional information, refer to Glow Plug Sleeve .
  15. Remove the glow plug.
    16. Fig 13: Locating Glow Plug
    G03888199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    No. 4 and 6 glow plugs 

  16. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 6.0L DIESEL article.
    17. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wiring to remove the glow plug connector or damage may occur.
    NOTE: The Glow Plug Connector Remover/Installer does not work on all connectors.
    NOTE: Only one glow plug connector shown.
    NOTE: The No. 4 and 6 glow plugs are accessed from under the vehicle.
  17. Using the special tool, remove the glow plug harness as needed.
    18. Fig 14: Identifying Glow Plug Harness Special Tool (303-1114)
    G04614327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If coolant residue is found on the glow plug, a new glow plug sleeve may have to be installed. For additional information, refer to Glow Plug Sleeve .
  18. Remove the glow plug.
    19. Fig 15: Locating Glow Plug
    G03888199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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