Glow Plug

CAUTION:

Before a new glow plug is installed, make sure that the thread of glow plug and glow plug bore in the cylinder head is dry, clean, and oil/grease-free
Check the resistance of the glow plug with an appropriate multi-meter, resistance should be less than 0.8 ohm.
Tighten the glow plug by hand or means of a flexible tool (e.g. rubber hose) as far as possible and finish tightening with a correctly set torque wrench.
Strictly observe the required tightening torque.
Do not bend, knock or drop the glow plug while installing.

Fig 1: Intake Manifold Air Inlet Tube

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD

2 - AIR INLET TUBE GASKET

3 - INTAKE MANIFOLD AIR INLET TUBE

4 - RETAINING BOLTS

CAUTION: If a fragment of the ceramic heater of the glow plug has fallen into the combustion chamber, the cylinder head MUST be removed.

Install glow plugs all the way into cylinder head, hand tight, until the thread stops.
CAUTION: Strictly observe the required tightening torque. If tightening torque was to high, remove and replace the glow plug.
Tighten glow plugs to 12.5 N.m (110 in. lbs.).
Connect glow plug electrical connectors.
Install any components that were removed for access.
Connect negative battery cable.
Test the glow plug system for proper operation before starting the engine. See DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .