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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. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the glow plug control module.




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




5. Remove the glow plug control module bolts (1).
6. Remove the glow plug control module (2).
7. Remove the glow plug control module bracket bolts (3), if required.
8. 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. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. If a NEW glow plug control module was installed, program the module.
9. Install the engine cover.
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