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    4. : Remove the glow plugs of a BMW X3

BMW X3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW X3 MK 1, E83 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Glow plugs
Operation: Remove the glow plugs of a BMW X3

Replacing damaged glow plugs on a BMW X3? Let's see how they change. Let's open the engine compartment and lift the front hood, let's put it in safety. We remove the engine soundproofing panel by unscrewing and tightening screws. We unscrew the screws on the sides of the coils, remove the coils on the motor head; unscrew the candles with a socket wrench, pull them out of the head. We fit the spark plugs with the socket wrench extension into the cylinder head, tighten them and connect the power coils to each glow plug. We mount the BMW engine soundproofing panel. We turn on and test the engine of the X3.


Posted on 7 December 2023 by ScegliAuto



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