GLOW PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WL-C, WE-C]

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Warning

•  Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.

•  Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage, Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the following "Fuel Line Safety Procedure". (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE [WL-C, WE-C].)

Caution

•  Do not damage the heated section of the glow plug.

•  Do not reuse a glow plug that has been dropped over a height of 10 cm {3.9 in}, even when there are no scratches and resistance is normal (approx. 1.4 ohms [20 °C {68 °F}] (Reference value)).

•  Do not remove the glow plug unless you are replacing it.

1.  Remove the engine cover.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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1	Glow plug cord (See Glow Plug Cord Removal Note.)
2	Glow plug (See Glow Plug Removal Note.) (See Glow Plug Installation Note.)

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Glow Plug Cord Removal Note

1.  When removing the glow plug cord, remove the common rail. (See SUPPLY PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WL-C, WE-C].)

Glow Plug Removal Note

1.  When removing the glow plug, first loosen it at least one pitch using a tool, then loosen by hand.

Glow Plug Installation Note

1.  Tighten the glow plug it at least one pitch by hand, and continue tightening with a tool.