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Glow Plug: Removal

    NO. 2 GLOW PLUG 

  1. Remove the retainers and the air deflector.
    Fig 1: Removing Retainers And Air Deflector
    G02761631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the power steering reservoir bracket retainers.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Reservoir Bracket Retainers
    G02761632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the power steering fluid indicator and retainers. Remove the power steering reservoir mounting bracket. Install the power steering fluid indicator and position the power steering reservoir aside.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Fluid Indicator And Retainers
    G02761633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses From Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe
    G02761634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Air cleaner side shown, engine side similar.
    Fig 5: Removing Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe
    G02761635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
  6. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connectors
    G02761636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolt and PCM.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolt And PCM
    G02761637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wiring to remove the glow plug connector or damage may occur.
    NOTE: The Glow Plug Connector Remover/Installer does not work on all connectors.
    NOTE: Only one glow plug connector shown.
    NOTE: Only the No. 2 glow plug is accessed from under the hood.
    Fig 8: Removing Glow Plug Harness
    G02761638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, remove the glow plug harness as needed.
    9. NOTE: If coolant residue is found on the glow plug, a new glow plug sleeve may have to be installed. For additional information, refer to GLOW PLUG SLEEVE .
    Fig 9: Removing Glow Plug
    G02761639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the glow plug.

    10. NO. 7 AND 8 GLOW PLUGS 

  10. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
    11. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wiring to remove the glow plug connector or damage may occur.
    NOTE: The Glow Plug Connector Remover/Installer does not work on all connectors.
    NOTE: Only one glow plug connector shown.
    NOTE: The No. 7 and 8 glow plugs are accessed from the inside the vehicle.
    Fig 10: Removing Glow Plug Harness
    G02761640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool, remove the glow plug harness as needed.
    12. NOTE: If coolant residue if found on the glow plug, a new glow plug sleeve may have to be installed. For additional information, refer to GLOW PLUG SLEEVE .
    Fig 11: Removing Glow Plug
    G02761641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the glow plug.

    13. NO. 1, 3 AND 5 GLOW PLUGS 

  13. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    14. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wiring to remove the glow plug connector or damage may occur.
    NOTE: The Glow Plug Connector Remover/Installer does not work on all connectors.
    NOTE: Only one glow plug connector shown.
    NOTE: The No. 1, 3 and 5 glow plugs are accessed through the wheel well.
    Fig 12: Removing Glow Plug Harness
    G02761642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using the special tool, remove the glow plug harness as needed.
    15. NOTE: If coolant residue is found on the glow plug, a new glow plug sleeve may have to be installed. For additional information, refer to GLOW PLUG SLEEVE .
    Fig 13: Removing Glow Plug
    G02761643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the glow plug

    16. NO. 4 AND 6 GLOW PLUGS 

  16. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE 6.0L DIESEL .
    17. CAUTION: Do not pull on the wiring to remove the glow plug connector or damage may occur.
    NOTE: The Glow Plug Connector Remover/Installer does not work on all connectors.
    NOTE: Only one glow plug connector shown.
    NOTE: The No. 4 and 6 glow plugs are accessed from under the vehicle.
    Fig 14: Removing Glow Plug Harness
    G02761644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Using the special tool, remove the glow plug harness as needed.
    18. NOTE: If coolant residue is found on the glow plug, a new glow plug sleeve may have to be installed. For additional information, refer to GLOW PLUG SLEEVE .
    Fig 15: Removing Glow Plug
    G02761645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the glow plug.
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