Ceramic Glow Plugs

Ceramic Glow Plugs

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hinged Socket (3220)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Handheld Multi-Meter (V.A.G 1526 A)

• Test Adapter Kit (V.A.G 1594 C)

Conditions

• Engine is cold

• Ignition is turned off

Procedure

• When removing and installing, do not tilt ceramic glow plugs. Remove components that are in the way.

- Disconnect the connector from the ceramic glow plugs.

- Remove assemblies that are in the way, such as the upper and lower intake manifolds, before removal.

- Remove the ceramic glow plugs using (3220).

Installation is performed in the reverse of removal, noting the following:

- Cylinder head bore and threads must be completely cleaned of deposits before installing.

• Never oil or grease the threads of the bore in the cylinder head and on the ceramic glow plugs.

- Install the ceramic glow plugs into the cylinder head by hand using (3220).

- Tighten the ceramic glow plugs. Tightening specification: 12 Nm

CAUTION!
After installing and before the first engine start with a cold engine, always perform a resistance test at all ceramic glow plugs.

• Target value: maximum 1 ohms

- If specified value is exceeded, replace the malfunctioning ceramic glow plug.

• If the malfunctioning ceramic glow plug is broken, remove all broken pieces from the engine, otherwise they can cause damage to the engine.