Recommended replacement interval for the part category Glow Plug : 30000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change glow plugs on CITROËN BERLINGO M [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Glow Plugs for Berlingo / Berlingo First Van (M_) and other CITROËN models

Glow Plug

Glow Plug for CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First Van (M_) 1.8 D (MBA9A, MCA9A) Diesel (59 hp)

Replacement: glow plugs – Citroën Berlingo M. Tools you need:

                        High-temperature ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #10
                      
                        Drive socket # 7
                      
                        Drive socket # 8
                      
                        Spark plug socket # 12
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Telescoping magnet 
                      
                        Long nose pliers
                      
                        Microfibre towel
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: glow plugs – Citroën Berlingo M. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
Please note: all work on the car – Citroën Berlingo M – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood.
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

Unscrew the negative battery terminal fastener.Use a combination spanner #10.
Step 6

Disconnect the earth cable terminal from the battery.
Step 7

Loosen the air hose clamps.Use a drive socket #7.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the air duct.
Step 9

Cover the intake manifold inlet with a towel.
Step 10

Unscrew the fasteners that connect the power cables to the glow plugs.Use a drive socket #8.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the fastening nuts.Use a telescoping magnet.
Step 12

Remove the power cable.Use long nose pliers.
Step 13

Clean the glow plug mounting seats.
Step 14

Unscrew the glow plugs.Use the spark plug socket #12.Use a torque wrench.

Replacement: glow plugs – Citroën Berlingo M. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

The glow plugs can get stuck over time and break apart when removed.Use a torque wrench to loosen the parts to avoid exceeding the breakaway torque specified by the car manufacturer.If you have reached the breakaway torque but the glow plugs still won't unscrew, you need to consult a professional: breakage of the parts can result in costly engine repairs.
Step 15

Remove the glow plugs.Use long nose pliers.
Step 16

Treat the glow plugs.Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 17

Install new glow plugs to their mounting seats.Use long nose pliers.
Step 18

Tighten the glow plugs.Use the spark plug socket #12.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 25 nm torque.

Replacement: glow plugs – Citroën Berlingo M. Tip:

Don't tighten the plugs with excessive force. Exceeding tightening torque can damage the thread connection. Be careful when working with a spark plug wrench. Its skewing can cause damage to the threaded connection.
Step 19

Install the power cable.
Step 20

Install the fastening nuts.
Step 21

Tighten the fasteners that connect the power cables to the glow plugs.Use a drive socket #8.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 8 nm torque.
Step 22

Remove the towel from the intake manifold inlet.
Step 23

Install the air duct.
Step 24

Screw in the air hose clamps.Use a drive socket #7.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Connect the earth cable terminal to the battery.
Step 26

Screw in the negative battery terminal fastener.Use a combination spanner #10.
Step 27

Run the engine for a few minutes.This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 28

Shut off the engine.

Step 29

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 30

Close the hood.

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