When to replace the Glow Plugs on your RENAULT CLIO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Glow plug : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT Clio III Van (SB_, SR_) 1.5 dCi (SR1H), RENAULT Clio III Van (SB_, SR_) 1.5 dCi View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Glow Plugs for Clio III Van (SB_, SR_) and other RENAULT models
Tools
Replacement: glow plugs – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). 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
Replacement: glow plugs – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). 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:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use combination pliers. Use a crowbar.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the air intake pipe.
  4. Step 6
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  5. Step 7
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    Detach the engine wiring harness. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the engine cover.
    Replacement: glow plugs – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  9. Step 11
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    Detach the glow plug wiring connectors.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the glow plugs.
  12. Step 14
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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.
  13. Step 15
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    Install new glow plugs to their mounting seats.
  14. Step 16
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    Tighten the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 nm torque.
    Replacement: glow plugs – RENAULT CLIO III Box (SB_, SR_). 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.
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