GLOW PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)]

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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 {0.4 in}, even when there are no scratches and resistance is normal (approx. 1.0 ohm [20°C {68°F}] (Reference value)).

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

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

2.  Remove the engine cover.

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 Cleaning Before Installation 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 injection pipe.(See FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

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 at least one pitch by hand, and continue tightening with a tool.

Glow Plug Cleaning Before Installation Note

Caution

•  Carbon on the glow pulg can damage the glow plug and engine. Remove carbon on the glow plug and fitting holes before installing the grow plug.

1.  Wrap tape on both 4.8—5.0 mm {0.189—0.196 in} and a 5.0—5.2 mm {0.196—0.204 in} dorills, starting from the tip to a point 92.9—93.1 mm {3.658—3.665 in} from the tip.

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2.  Push the 4.8—5.0 mm {0.189—0.196 in}drill until the section covered with tape is fully inserted.

3.  Turn the drill by hand to remove the carbon on the fitting holes.

4.  Repeat steps 2. and 3. for the 5.0—5.2 mm {0.196—0.204 in}droll.