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How to change glow plugs on VW Passat B7 saloon – 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:
VW Passat Saloon (362) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI 4motion … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW Passat Saloon (362) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI 4motion … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change glow plugs on VW PASSAT B7 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Glow Plugs for Passat Saloon (362) and other VW models
Glow plug
Alternative products
Glow plug
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 Passat B7 saloon. 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 Passat B7 saloon. Recommended sequence of steps:
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 4Shut off the engine.Step 5
Unscrew the bracket for the engine pipes. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 6
Detach the engine wiring harness. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 7
Detach the engine wiring harness connectors. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 8
Detach the glow plug wiring connectors. Use needle nose pliers. - Step 9
Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells. - Step 10
Treat the glow plugs. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 11
Unscrew the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use a torque wrench. - Step 12
Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells. - Step 13
Remove the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use needle nose pliers. - Step 14
Treat 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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