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Replacing Glow Plugs on Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI

Model: Audi A4 B8 - Years 2007-2016
Part: Glow plugs

Let's look at the procedure for removing and replacing the glow plugs on the Audi A4 B8, with a 2.0 TDI and 3.0 TDI engine. First, open the hood of your car and start by removing the caps from the glow plugs; then disconnect the electrical connectors and use a socket wrench with an extension to unscrew and remove the glow plugs, as shown in the video. At this point, replace them with new ones that have the same thread pitch, hand-tightening them before securing with a wrench, following the video until the end!

Updated on 28 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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