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Service Manual Mitsubishi SQ-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
GLOW PLUGS
ENGLISH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
30 GLOW PLUGS
30.1 Removal
1. Unscrew the connection plate retaining nut, and
remove the connection plate.
2. Remove the glow plug from the cylinder head.
30.2 Inspection
As shown in the diagram, check the conductivity
between the terminal and body. If there is no
conductivity or if the resistance is high, replace the
glow plug.
Unit: Ω
30.3 Installation
1. Install the glow plug in the cylinder head by
tightening to the specified torque.
2. Install the connection plate to the glow plug, and
tighten the retaining nut to the specified torque.
Figure 207 Removal of glow plug
Glow plug
Nut
Connection
plate
CAUTION
After removing the glow plug, cover the glow plug
mounting hole with tape to prevent dust from entering
the cylinder head.
Figure 208 Inspection of glow plug
Item Assembly Standard
Resistance 1.0
Tightening torque
18 ± 2 N·m
(1.8 ± 0.2 kgf·m)
[13 ± 1 lbf·ft]
Tightening torque
1.3 ± 0.2 N·m
(0.13 ± 0.02 kgf·m)
[0.96 ± 0.14 lbf·ft]