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How to Change the Glow Plugs on a Hyundai Santa Fe

Model: Hyundai Santa Fe MK 2 - Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Glow plugs

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In this video, see how to remove and replace the glow plugs on your Hyundai Santa Fe. Pull the lever to open the engine compartment located at the bottom left of the dashboard, lift the bonnet, and secure it. Follow the video for the tools to use for disassembly.

Remove the plastic engine cover and the air filter kit; you will see the engine head bare without plastics.

Unscrew the coils using a socket wrench and disconnect the power cables. Once all the coils are removed, unscrew the glow plugs from the head and take them out. To remove the other coils and glow plugs, you need to uncover the metal protection from the head; unscrew these as well and prepare to install the new glow plugs.

Be careful not to let any debris fall into the engine head while unscrewing the glow plugs. It is advisable to vacuum the glow plug wells before disassembly.


Updated on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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