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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the air cleaner layer. Refer to Air Cleaner Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1177261  Size: SH
  4. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, disengage the glow plug controller cover clips.

  5. Object Number: 1177263  Size: SH
  6. Remove the glow plug controller cover.

  7. Object Number: 1177268  Size: SH
  8. Remove the glow plug relay terminal nuts and wires.

  9. Object Number: 1177264  Size: SH
  10. Remove the glow plug controller nuts.

  11. Object Number: 1177266  Size: SH
  12. Lift the glow plug controller off the studs.

  13. Object Number: 1177269  Size: SH
  14. Separate the glow plug relay from the glow plug controller housing by inserting a small screwdriver between them while prying the relay assembly outward.

  15. Object Number: 1177270  Size: SH
  16. Slide the glow plug relay outward to disengage it from the glow plug controller housing.

  17. Object Number: 1177271  Size: SH
  18. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, disengage the glow plug relay clip.

  19. Object Number: 1177272  Size: SH
  20. Remove the glow plug relay.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1177272  Size: SH
  1. Install the glow plug relay.

  2. Object Number: 1177270  Size: SH
  3. Slide the glow plug relay inward to engage it to the glow plug controller housing.

  4. Object Number: 1177266  Size: SH
  5. Set the glow plug controller onto the studs.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1177264  Size: SH
  7. Install the glow plug controller nuts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1177268  Size: SH
  9. Install the glow plug relay terminal wires and nuts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 1177263  Size: SH
  11. Install the glow plug controller cover.
  12. Install the air cleaner layer. Refer to Air Cleaner Replacement .
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.