Glow Plug: Service and Repair

GLOW PLUG

Remover/Installer, Glow Plug Connector:

Special Tool(s)

Removal

Number 2 glow plug







1. Remove the retainers and the air deflector.







2. Remove the power steering reservoir bracket retainers.







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. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the air cleaner outlet pipe.







5. NOTE: Air cleaner side shown, engine side similar.

Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.







6. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors.







7. Remove the bolt and PCM.

Number 1, 3-8 glow plugs
8. Remove the engine cover.

All glow plugs







9. 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.
- Only one glow plug connector shown.
- Only the number 2 glow plug is accessed from under the hood, all others are accessed from inside the cab.

Using the special tool, remove the glow plug harness as needed.







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

Remove the glow plug.

Installation

All glow plugs







1. Install the glow plug.







2. Clean and apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seals.







3. Using the special tool, install the glow plug harness.

Number 1, 3-8 glow plug
4. Install the engine cover.

Number 2 glow plug







5. Install the PCM and bolt.







6. Connect the PCM electrical connectors.







7. NOTE: Air cleaner side shown, engine side similar.

Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and tighten the clamps.







8. Connect the coolant hoses to the air cleaner outlet pipe.







9. Remove the power steering fluid indicator. Position the power steering reservoir mounting bracket. Install the retainers and power steering fluid indicator.







10. Install the power steering reservoir bracket retainers.







11. Position the air deflector and install the retainers.