Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 1

Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 1

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) (Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) (Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side).
3. Remove the engine wiring harness nut(s) from the glow plug(s).
4. Remove the engine wiring harness lead(s) from the glow plug(s).

Note: If a glow plug is replaced and the tip is missing or burned off, the cylinder head must be removed and all debris must be cleaned out of the cylinder.

5. Remove the glow plug(s) from the cylinder head.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the glow plug(s) to the cylinder head and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
2. Install the engine wiring harness lead(s) to the glow plug(s).
3. Install the engine wiring harness nut(s) to the glow plug(s) and tighten to 1.7 Nm (15 lb in).
4. Install the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) (Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) (Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side).
5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair).