SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing glow plugs Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Flexible-head spanner SW 10 -3220-

t  Pliers -3314- Removing –  Switch off ignition. –  Remove engine cover → Chapter.   Caution t  Ensure that no line connection is damaged when disconnecting the glow plug connectors, as the entire wiring harness otherwise has to be renewed. t  Do not squeeze the pliers -3314- too firmly when pulling off glow plug connectors, because otherwise the support sleeve may be damaged.

–  Open retaining clips -arrows- on wiring harness and pull electrical connectors off glow plugs.

–  Position pliers -3314- with groove -arrow A- on support sleeve shoulder -arrow B- and pull plugs off glow pin plugs. –  Clean glow plug channel 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 opening, let it work in briefly and blow out with compressed air. t  Then clean glow plug opening using a cloth moistened with oil.

–  To loosen glow plugs use special tool U/J extension and 10 mm socket -3220- Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: l  Specified torque 18 Nm

–  Reattach glow plug connectors -1- to glow plugs -arrow-.   Note Make sure that glow plug connectors are firmly seated.