How to carry out replacement: Glow Plugs 1.3 CDTI (L08, L68) Opel Corsa D
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How to change glow plugs on Opel Corsa D – replacement guide

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When to replace the Glow Plugs on your OPEL CORSA
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 OPEL CORSA D [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 03/08/2020
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Replacement: glow plugs – Opel Corsa D. Tools you need:
Injector & glow plug grease
Drive socket # 7
Spark plug socket # 8
Torx bit T25
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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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:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  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
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    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.
  4. Step 4
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe fastening Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the air intake pipe.
  7. Step 7
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  8. Step 8
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    Detach the glow plug wiring connectors.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the glow plugs.
  11. Step 11
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    Treat the glow plugs. Use the injector & glow plug grease.
    Please note!
    Do not touch the heating element as fingerprints may cause malfunction.
  12. Step 12
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    Install new glow plugs to their mounting seats.
  13. Step 13
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    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.
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