Glow Plug: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

When installing the glow plugs, make sure no contaminants enter the fuel system and the glow plug duct.
Only remove the sealing plugs right before installing the fuel return lines.
Make sure the line connections are securely fastened.

-- Tighten the glow plugs with 14 mm SocketVAS 6454.

Tightening specification: 12 Nm.

-- Secure the fuel return line to the intake manifold.

Tightening specification FUEL INJECTORS OVERVIEW .

-- Connect the connectors for the glow plugs. Refer to GLOW PLUG CONNECTORS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the engine control module DTC memory and erase any faults using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.