Glow Plug: Removing

Fig 1: Glow Plug Versions

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Glow plug with cylinder internal pressure sensor - only for cylinder 3 if equipped
Glow plug without combustion chamber pressure sensor

-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the support sleeve.

Only push together the Wheel Bolt Cap Pliers 3314 so far to remove the glow plug connector collar of the support sleeve grips without damaging it.

-- Open the wiring harness retaining clips and remove the connectors from the glow plugs as follows.

-- Position the Wheel Bolt Cap Pliers 3314 with the groove -arrow A- on the collar of the protective sleeve -arrow B-, as shows in the illustration.

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers 3314 Positioned With Groove

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-- Remove the glow plug connector carefully from the glow plugs.

-- Clean the glow plug shaft in the cylinder head.

-- At the same time dirt must not fall into the cylinder.

NOTE:

Extract large contaminants with a vacuum cleaner.

Spray a brake cleaner or a suitable cleaner into the glow plug shaft, let it work and then use compressed air to remove it.

Then clean the glow plug shaft with a cloth dampened with oil.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

-- Loosen the glow plugs using the Glow Plug Socket 3220 and remove by hand.

Fig 3: Identifying Glow Plug Socket 3220

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NOTE:

Glow Plug Socket VAS6454 for cylinder 3 if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Socket Insert VAS 6454

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