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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 DI RWD (F_B_, F_C_, F_A_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 DI (F_B_, F_C_, F_A_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 DI RWD (F_B_, F_C_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 DI (F_E_, F_F_, F_G_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 DI (F_E_, F_F_, F_G_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 DI (F_E_, F_F_, F_G_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 TDE (F_C_, F_B_, F_A_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 TDCi (F_F_, F_E_, F_G_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 TDE, FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.4 TDCi … View more

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Glow plug

Replacement: glow plugs – FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _). Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon brush 
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Electronic spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      7 mm socket
                    
                      8 mm socket
                    
                      10 mm socket 
                    
                      13 mm socket
                    
                      10 mm glow plug socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      U-joint socket extension
                    
                      Clip removal tool
                    
                      Gasket scraper
                    
                      Microfibre towel
                    
                      Paper towels
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: glow plugs – FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _). AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for all glow plugs.
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.

Carry out the replacement steps as follows:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to avoid damaging the paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unsnap the air intake hose clips.
Step 4

Disconnect the air intake hose from the air filter housing.
Step 5

Unsnap the air filter cover clips.
Step 6

Remove the air filter cover.
Step 7

Plug the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 8

Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 9

Unscrew the fasteners of the air filter housing. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 11

Detach the rubber hoses from the air filter housing.
Step 12

Remove the oil dipstick.
Step 13

Plug the oil dipstick hole with a paper towel to prevent dirt from entering the system.
Step 14

Remove the air filter housing.
Step 15

Clean the connectors of the fuel pressure, MAP and camshaft position sensors. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the nut that secures the glow plugs power cable terminal. Use an 8 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector.
Step 18

Detach the MAP sensor connector.
Step 19

Detach the camshaft position sensor connector.
Step 20

Detach the wiring harness fastener and move the harness aside. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 21

Clean the fasteners of the oil dipstick tube bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Unscrew the fasteners of the oil dipstick tube bracket. Use an 8 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 24

Clean the intake manifold fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 25

Unscrew the fasteners that connect the air intake hose to the intake manifold. Use a 13 mm socket. Use an 8 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a U-joint socket extension.
Step 26

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Detach the air intake hose from the intake manifold.
Step 28

Plug the air intake hose with a paper towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 29

Unscrew the intake manifold fasteners. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 30

Remove the intake manifold.
Step 31

Plug the intake manifold openings with paper towels to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 32

Unscrew the nuts that connect the power terminals to the glow plugs. Use a 7 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 33

Remove the power terminal nuts.
Step 34

Remove the terminals and move the glow plug wire out of the way.
Step 35

Clean around the glow plug wells to remove any dirt, dust or debris. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 36

Unscrew the glow plugs. Use a 10 mm glow plug socket. Use a torque wrench.

Replacement: glow plugs – FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _). Professionals recommend:
Glow plugs can get stuck over time and break apart when removed.Before unscrewing the parts, use a torque wrench to loosen them to avoid exceeding the breakaway torque specified by the car manufacturer.If you have reached the breakaway torque but the glow plugs still will not loosen up, you need to seek professional help: a glow plug fragment left inside the well or damage to the thread of the mounting seat can result in costly engine repairs.
Step 37

Remove the glow plugs.
Step 38

Treat the new glow plugs. Use ceramic grease.
Step 39

Install the new glow plugs into their mounting seats.
Step 40

Tighten the glow plugs. Use a 10 mm glow plug socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 13 N·m.

Caution!
Don't use excessive force when tightening the glow plugs. Overtightening can damage the threaded connection.
Step 41

Install the glow plug wire.
Step 42

Screw on the power terminal nuts.
Step 43

Tighten the power terminal nuts. Use a 7 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 4 N·m.
Step 44

Clean the intake manifold mounting seat. Use a gasket scraper. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 45

Remove the intake manifold gaskets.
Step 46

Clean the intake manifold. Use a nylon brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 47

Install new intake manifold gaskets.
Step 48

Remove the paper towels from the intake manifold openings.
Step 49

Remove the paper towel from the air intake hose.
Step 50

Install the intake manifold.
Step 51

Tighten the intake manifold fasteners. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 25 N·m.
Step 52

Attach the air intake hose to the intake manifold.

Step 53

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 54

Screw in the fasteners that connect the air intake hose to the intake manifold. Use a 13 mm socket. Use an 8 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a U-joint socket extension.
Step 55

Install the fasteners of the oil dipstick tube bracket.
Step 56

Screw in the fasteners of the oil dipstick tube bracket. Use an 8 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 57

Treat the fuel pressure sensor connector. Use an electronic spray.
Step 58

Treat the MAP sensor connector. Use an electronic spray.
Step 59

Treat the camshaft position sensor connector. Use an electronic spray.
Step 60

Install and secure the wiring harness.
Step 61

Attach the camshaft position sensor connector.
Step 62

Attach the fuel pressure sensor connector.
Step 63

Attach the MAP sensor connector.
Step 64

Attach the glow plugs power cable terminal and screw on the nut that secures it. Use an 8 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 65

Clean the air filter cover and housing.
Step 66

Install the air filter housing.
Step 67

Secure the rubber hoses on the air filter housing.
Step 68

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 69

Screw in the fasteners of the air filter housing. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 70

Install the filter element.
Step 71

Install the air filter cover.
Step 72

Snap the air filter cover clips into place.
Step 73

Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
Step 74

Connect the air intake hose to the air filter housing.
Step 75

Snap the air intake hose clips into place.
Step 76

Remove the paper towel from the oil dipstick hole.
Step 77

Insert the oil dipstick.

Step 78

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary to ensure that the components work properly.

Step 79

Switch off the engine.

Step 80

Remove the fender cover.

Step 81

Close the bonnet.

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