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Removing and installing engine speed senderG28 > < Various preheating glow plugs

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Removing and installing glow plugs
Removing and installing glow plugs
t  Removing → Anchor.
t  Installing → Anchor.
Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Articulated wrench e/c 10 -3220-, see equivalent → Anchor
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t  Base -3314-, see equivalent → Anchor
Removing .
–  Switch off ignition.
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–  Remove the engine cover upwards -arrows-.
–  Remove the sound insulation from the injector valves.
  Caution
Make sure that no cables are damaged when removing the connector otherwise the complete wiring harness will have to be replaced. When removing the connectors, do not press the pliers -3314- together too strongly, otherwise the support sleeve can be damaged.
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–  Apply the Pliers -3314- in such a way that the groove -Arrow A- is in the edge of the support sleeve -Arrow B- and remove the connectors from the glow plugs.
  Note
Separate all necessary electric connections so that damage cannot be caused to the wiring harness.
–  Clean glow plug openings in cylinder head; make sure no dirt gets into cylinder.
  Note
t  Cleaning procedure:
t  Use a vacuum cleaner to remove coarse dirt.
t  Spray brake cleaner or suitable cleaning agent into glow plug apertures, let it work in briefly, and blow out with compressed air.
t  Then clean the glow plug openings using a cloth moistened with oil.
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–  To loosen the glow plugs, use the jointed spanner E/C 10 -3220-.
Installing .
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removing, when doing this note the following.
–  To tighten the glow plugs, use the jointed spanner E/C 10 -3220- with a suitable torque wrench.
–  Then tighten glow plugs to specified torque.
l  Specified torque: 17 Nm
–  Reconnect the glow plug connectors to the respective plugs and ensure a secure connection.
–  Clear fault memory of engine control unit.
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Removing and installing engine speed senderG28 > < Various preheating glow plugs