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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT Captur (J5_, H5_) 1.5 dCi (J5MW), RENAULT Captur (J5_, H5_) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT Captur (J5_, H5_) 1.5 dCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Glow plug

Replacement: glow plugs – RENAULT CAPTUR. Tools you might need:

                      Injector & glow plug grease

                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Spark plug socket # 10
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Combination pliers
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Microfibre towel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: glow plugs – RENAULT CAPTUR. 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.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Disconnect the air intake pipe fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use combination pliers. Use a crowbar.
Step 5

Remove the air intake pipe.
Step 6

Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 7

Detach the engine wiring harness. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 8

Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the engine cover.

Replacement: glow plugs – RENAULT CAPTUR. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
Step 10

Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
Step 11

Detach the glow plug wiring connectors.
Step 12

Unscrew the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the glow plugs.
Step 14

Treat the glow plugs. Use the injector & glow plug grease.

Please note!
Do not touch the heating element as fingerprints may cause malfunction.
Step 15

Install new glow plugs to their mounting seats.
Step 16

Tighten the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 nm torque.

Replacement: glow plugs – RENAULT CAPTUR. Tip from AUTODOC:
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 17

Attach the glow plug wiring connectors.
Step 18

Install the engine cover and secure it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: glow plugs – RENAULT CAPTUR. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.
Step 19

Screw in the engine cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Attach the engine wiring harness. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 21

Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
Step 22

Install the air intake pipe and secure it.
Step 23

Fasten the clamp on the air intake hose. Use combination pliers.
Step 24

Screw in the fastener of the air intake pipe. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 25

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 26

Close the hood.

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.

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