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PLUG-GLOW DESCRIPTION Glow plugs are used to help start a cold or cool OPERATION The glow plugs are used to preheat the combustion chambers in order to achieve the ignition temperature required The glow plug consists of a housing with a female thread and an interference-fit rod. The heating element is inte- When the glow plug system is switched “ON”, a current of about 30 ampere flows to each glow plug. The heating REMOVAL CAUTION: Engine temperature must be at least 90°C (194°F) before removing glow plugs. If cylinder head is 1. Disconnect negative battery cable. 2. Remove engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - REMOVAL). 3. Disconnect glow plug electrical connector (1). WARNING: Risk of injury to skin and eyes from handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, 4. Remove glow plugs and clean glow plug bay. INSTALLATION 1. Clean glow plug bay and install glow plug. Tighten glow plugs to 12 N·m (106 lbs. in.). 2. Connect glow plug electrical connector (1). 3. Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - INSTALLATION). 4. Connect negative battery cable. 8I - 70 IGNITION SYSTEM - SERVICE INFORMATION LX |