Glow Plug: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Location Of Battery

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1 - BATTERY

2 - PASSENGER SEAT

Disconnect negative battery (1) cable.

Fig 2: Engine Cover And Mounting Fasteners

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1 - ENGINE COVER RETAINING NUTS

2 - ENGINE COVER

3 - ENGINE COVER MOUNTS

4 - ENGINE COVER MOUNTING STUDS

Remove engine cover (2).

Fig 3: GLOW PLUG LOCATION - TYPICAL
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1 - GLOW PLUG ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

2 - GLOW PLUG

NOTE: Before removing glow plugs, blow off the top of the engine with compressed air.
Disconnect glow plug electrical connector (1). See Fig 3.
Remove glow plug (2) from cylinder head. See Fig 3.