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 MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.5 dCi 75, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.5 dCi

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change glow plugs on RENAULT CLIO 3 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: glow plugs – Renault Clio 3. 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

All the parts you need to replace – Glow Plugs for Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) and other RENAULT models

 
    RENAULT MODUS / GRAND MODUS (F/JP0_) 1.5 dCi 75
  
    RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi
  
    RENAULT CLIO Grandtour (KR0/1_) 1.5 dCi

Replacement: glow plugs – Renault Clio 3. 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.

Replacement: glow plugs – Renault Clio 3. Take the following steps:

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 Clio 3. 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 13 nm torque.

Replacement: glow plugs – Renault Clio 3. 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 Clio 3. 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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