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How to change glow plugs on VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Glow plug : 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TDI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TDI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 2.0 TDI, VW Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) 1.6 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Glow Plugs for Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8) and other VW models
Glow plug
Alternative products

WD-40 spray
Electronic spray
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Spark plug socket # 10
Torx bit T27
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Needle nose pliers
Fender cover
Replacement: glow plugs – VW BEETLE Convertible (5C7). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- The replacement procedure is identical for all glow plugs.
- Wear gloves to protect your hands from hot surfaces.
- Replacement: glow plugs – VW BEETLE Convertible (5C7). Recommended sequence of steps:
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Before getting down to work, start the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature.Step 4Shut off the engine.Step 5Unscrew the bracket for the engine pipes. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 6Detach the engine wiring harness. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 7Detach the engine wiring harness connectors. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 8Detach the glow plug wiring connectors. Use needle nose pliers.
- Step 9Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
- Step 10Treat the glow plugs. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 11Unscrew the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use a torque wrench.
- Step 12Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
- Step 13Remove the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use needle nose pliers.
- Step 14Treat the glow plugs. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.Please note!Do not touch the heating element as fingerprints may cause malfunction.
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