Perkins — Glow Plugs - Remove and Install
Maintenance
From a Perkins service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Disconnect battery before working on glow plugs.
Procedure
- Turn battery disconnect switch to OFF.
- If necessary, remove exhaust gas recirculation valve.
- Disconnect wiring harness from glow plugs.
- Clean area around glow plugs.
- Use a deep socket to remove glow plugs from cylinder head.
- Before installing, ensure glow plugs operate correctly.
- Ensure threads of glow plugs are clean and free from damage.
- Install glow plugs into cylinder head; tighten to 9 N·m.
- Connect wiring harness to glow plugs.
- Turn battery disconnect switch to ON.
- If necessary, install exhaust gas recirculation valve.
- Install combined inlet manifold temperature and pressure sensor.
Tools required
- Deep socket Amazon
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Specs & values
- 9 N·m
Source: Perkins service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.