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Glow Plug Control Module: Service and Repair



Glow Plug Control Module Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the charged air cooler inlet hose/pipe assembly.
4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the glow plug control module.




5. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the glow plug control module.




6. Remove the glow plug control module bolts (1).
7. Remove the glow plug control module (2).
8. Remove the glow plug control module bracket bolts (3), if required.
9. Remove the glow plug control module bracket (4), if required.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the glow plug control module bracket (4), if required.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the glow plug control module bracket bolts (3), if required.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Position the glow plug control module (2).
4. Install the glow plug control module bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




5. Connect the positive battery cable (1) to the glow plug control module.




6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the glow plug control module.
7. Install the charged air cooler inlet hose/pipe assembly.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. If a NEW glow plug control module was installed, program the module. Refer to Control Module References. Programming and Relearning
10. Install the engine cover.