How To Change Glow Plugs On MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) - Replacement Guide
How To Change Glow Plugs On MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) - Replacement Guide
How To Change Glow Plugs On MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) - Replacement Guide
plugs on MERCEDES-
BENZ C-Class Saloon
(W202) – replacement
guide
SIMILAR VIDEO TUTORIAL
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 CDI (202.133), MERCEDES-BENZ C-
Class Saloon (W202) C 200 CDI (202.134)
This tutorial was created based on the replacement procedure for a similar car part
on: MERCEDES-BENZ ML-Class (W163) ML 270 CDI (163.113)
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REPLACEMENT: GLOW PLUGS – MERCEDES-BENZ C-
CLASS SALOON (W202). TOOLS YOU NEED:
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Replacement: glow plugs – MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202). Tip
from AUTODOC experts:
Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) –
should be done with the engine switched off.
2 Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
3 Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
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5 Before getting down to work, start the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature.
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10 Unscrew the engine vacuum pipe fastener. Use a drive socket #Е11. Use a ratchet wrench.
11 Detach the glow plug wiring connectors. Use needle nose pliers.
12 Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
13 Unscrew the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use a torque wrench.
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14 Remove the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use needle nose pliers.
Please note!
16 Install new glow plugs to their mounting seats. Use needle nose pliers.
17 Tighten the glow plugs. Use the spark plug socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 nm torque.
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Replacement: glow plugs – MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202).
Professionals recommend:
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.
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22 Tighten the engine vacuum pipe fastener. Use a drive socket #Е11. Use a ratchet wrench.
23 Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
WELL DONE!
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