Glow Plug Connector, Disconnecting And Connecting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pliers 3314

Disconnecting

CAUTION:

Before disconnecting the glow plug connectors, note that different installation depths for the glow plugs in their respective cylinders.

-- Position the pliers 3314 with the groove -arrow A- on the upper collar of the connector -arrow B- and squeeze together lightly.

Fig 1: Identifying Pliers 3314 Positioned With Groove

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CAUTION:

Position the pliers so they do not touch or damage the wire.

Only use suitable tools.

Other unsuitable tools can damage the connector.

If the connector is damaged when removing it, replace the complete wiring harness including the connector (a connector cannot be replaced separately).

-- Carefully pull the connector off the glow plug in the -direction of the arrow- using the pliers 3314.

Fig 2: Identifying Carefully Pulling Connector Off Glow Plug

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CAUTION:

Do not pull abruptly on the connector.

Do not damage the connector wire.

Do not squeeze the pliers together too firmly or the connector will be damaged.

The connector is surrounded by a protective sleeve which can be replaced if damaged.

Connecting

-- Guide the center terminal on the connector -arrow A- onto the glow plug socket -arrow B- by hand.

Fig 3: Identifying Guiding Center Terminal On Connector

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-- Press the glow plug connector -1- on by hand until it engages.

Fig 4: Identifying Pressing On Glow Plug Connector

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