Glow Plugs, Engine Coolant Heater, Replacing

Glow plugs, engine coolant heater, replacing

The information below applies to cars manufactured up to week 38 2001 inclusive.

Information for cars manufactured from week 39 2001 inclusive. See Replacing the glow plugs of the engine coolant heater Replacing the Glow Plugs of the Engine Coolant Heater

Removal

Preparations
- Raise the car
- Remove the wind deflector. See Wind deflector, replacement Service and Repair.

Removing the glow plug




- Remove the protective socket
- Remove the nut and washer
- Unscrew the glow plug.

Installation

Installing the glow plug
Install the glow plug. Tighten to 15 Nm.
Install the nut and washer. Tighten to 2 Nm.
Reconnect the protective socket.
Check that no DTCs were stored during the repair.

Final check

Note! Start the engine and let it idle for a few seconds before starting the heater.

Test run the heater. Check the function of the heater. See Engine coolant heater, test running Engine Coolant Heater, Test Running
Check for leakage at both the coolant hoses and the fuel lines.
Top up the coolant if necessary.
Check that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) have been stored during the repair work.