Glow Plug - Early Build: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

RH glow plugs

NOTE: Use a six point socket squarely seated on the retaining nut for removal.

For automatic transmission equipped models, remove the retaining nut and position the transmission fluid indicator tube aside.
- Discard the retaining nut.
  
  Fig 1: Discarding Retaining Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the RH fender splash shield. Refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Trim the evaporator case to provide glow plug buss bar removal clearance.
- Measure and mark a line just below the bottom rib on the evaporator case, from the RH edge outboard toward the wheel, 10 mm (0.39 in) to 15 mm (0.59 in). From that point mark a line downward at a 45 degree angle toward the outboard side of the vehicle.
- Using a carbide burr bit and a 90 degree angle grinder, remove the corner.
  
  Fig 2: Removing RH Fender Splash Shield
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  
  All glow plugs

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Glow Plug Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the glow plug electrical connector.
Remove the glow plug buss bar.

Fig 4: Removing Glow Plug Buss Bar
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If coolant residue is found on the glow plug, a new glow plug sleeve may have to be installed. Refer to GLOW PLUG SLEEVE .

Fig 5: Removing Glow Plug

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the glow plug.