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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Caddy III Van (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH) 2.0 SDI, VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) 2.0 SDI

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change glow plugs on VW CADDY 3 Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: glow plugs – VW Caddy 3 van. Tools you might need:

                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Electronic spray
                      
                        High-temperature ceramic grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Spark plug socket # 10
                      
                        Fender cover

All the parts you need to replace – Glow Plugs for Caddy III Van (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH) and other VW models

VW Caddy III Estate (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ) 2.0 SDI

VW Caddy III Van (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH) 2.0 SDI

Replacement: glow plugs – VW Caddy 3 van. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for all glow plugs.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from hot surfaces.
Please note: all work on the car – VW Caddy 3 van – should be done with the engine switched off.

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

Before getting down to work, start the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature.
Step 4

Shut off the engine.

Step 5

Detach the glow plug wiring connectors.
Step 6

Treat the glow plugs.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the glow plugs.Use the spark plug socket #10.Use a torque wrench.
Step 8

Remove the glow plugs.
Step 9

Treat the glow plugs.Use high-temperature ceramic grease.

Please note!

Do not touch the heating element as fingerprints may cause malfunction.
Step 10

Install new glow plugs to their mounting seats.
Step 11

Tighten the glow plugs.Use the spark plug socket #10.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 12 nm torque.

Replacement: glow plugs – VW Caddy 3 van. AUTODOC recommends:

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 12

Treat the glow plug connectors.Use dielectric grease.
Step 13

Attach the glow plug wiring connectors.
Step 14

Run the engine for a few minutes.This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 15

Shut off the engine.

Step 16

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 17

Close the hood.

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