When to replace the Glow Plugs on your CITROËN BERLINGO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Glow plug : 30000 km
Important!
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]

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All the parts you need to replace – Glow Plugs for Berlingo / Berlingo First Van (M_) and other CITROËN models
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Tools
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
Replacement: glow plugs – Citroën Berlingo M. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all glow 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:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. 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 negative battery terminal fastener. Use a combination spanner #10.
  4. Step 6
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    Disconnect the earth cable terminal from the battery.
  5. Step 7
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    Loosen the air hose clamps. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the air duct.
  7. Step 9
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    Cover the intake manifold inlet with a towel.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fasteners that connect the power cables to the glow plugs. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening nuts. Use a telescoping magnet.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the power cable. Use long nose pliers.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the glow plug mounting seats.
  12. Step 14
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    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.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the glow plugs. Use long nose pliers.
  14. Step 16
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    Treat the glow plugs. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
  15. Step 17
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    Install new glow plugs to their mounting seats. Use long nose pliers.
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