How to carry out replacement: Glow Plugs 2.0 TDI Audi A5 F53
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How to change glow plugs on AUDI A5 Coupe (F53) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Glow Plugs on your AUDI A5
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Glow plug : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A5 Coupe (F53) 30 TDI Mild Hybrid, AUDI A5 Coupe (F53) 35 TDI, AUDI A5 Coupe (F53) 35 TDI, AUDI A5 Coupe (F53) 40 TDI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (F53) 40 TDI, AUDI A5 Coupe (F53) 2.0 TDI (CZHA, DEUA), AUDI A5 Coupe (F53) 2.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A5 Coupe (F53) 2.0 TDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: glow plugs – AUDI A5 (F53). Tools you might need:
WD-40 spray
Electronic spray
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Spark plug socket # 10
Torx bit T27
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Needle nose pliers
Fender cover
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Replacement: glow plugs – AUDI A5 (F53). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all glow plugs.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands from hot surfaces.
  • Replacement: glow plugs – AUDI A5 (F53). Recommended sequence of steps:
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Before getting down to work, start the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature.
    Step 4
    Shut off the engine.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the bracket for the engine pipes. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 6
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    Detach the engine wiring harness. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 7
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    Detach the engine wiring harness connectors. Use a flat screwdriver.
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    Detach the glow plug wiring connectors. Use needle nose pliers.
  5. Step 9
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  6. Step 10
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    Treat the glow plugs. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 11
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    Unscrew the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use a torque wrench.
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  9. Step 13
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    Remove the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use needle nose pliers.
  10. Step 14
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    Treat the glow plugs. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
    Please note!
    Do not touch the heating element as fingerprints may cause malfunction.
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