Replacement: glow plugs – Opel Corsa D. AUTODOC recommends:
The replacement procedure is identical for all glow plugs.
Before getting down to work, start the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from hot surfaces.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: glow plugs – Opel Corsa D. Take the following steps:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Remove the engine cover
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: glow plugs – Opel Corsa D. To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
Step 4
Disconnect the air intake pipe fastening Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5
Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6
Remove the air intake pipe.
Step 7
Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 8
Detach the glow plug wiring connectors.
Step 9
Unscrew the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10
Remove the glow plugs.
Step 11
Treat the glow plugs. Use the injector & glow plug grease.
Please note!
Do not touch the heating element as fingerprints may cause malfunction.
Step 12
Install new glow plugs to their mounting seats.
Step 13
Tighten the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #8. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 nm torque.
Replacement: glow plugs – Opel Corsa D. Professionals recommend:
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 14
Attach the glow plug wiring connectors.
Step 15
Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
Step 16
Install the air intake pipe and secure it.
Step 17
Fasten the clamp on the air intake hose. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18
Screw in the fastener of the air intake pipe. Use Torx T25.
Step 19
Install the engine cover and secure it.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: glow plugs – Opel Corsa D. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners.Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners.
Step 20
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 21
Close the hood.
Step 22
Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 23
Shut off the engine.
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