Glow Plug Versions

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Glow Plug Versions

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

1 - Glow plug with combustion chamber pressure sensor (only installed in cylinders 2 and 5)

2 - Glow plug without combustion chamber pressure sensor

-- Remove the glow plug connector from the glow plugs.

-- Clean the glow plug channel in the cylinder head (there must not be any debris in the cylinder).

NOTE:

Example For Cleaning:

Extract large contaminants with a vacuum cleaner.

Then clean the glow plug channel with a cloth dampened with oil.

-- Use a Glow Plug Socket:3220 to loosen the glow plugs "1, 3, 4, 6".

-- Use a Glow Plug Socket:AS6454 to loosen glow plugs "2 and 5".

-- Then carefully remove the glow plug by hand or with a hose without bending it.