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Remove the Glow Plugs from a Mercedes C-Class

Model: Mercedes Classe C W203 - Years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Glow plugs

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Having ignition problems with your Mercedes? Let's see how to remove the glow plugs from the C-Class. Lift the hood and secure it. Remove the engine cover panel and disconnect the power terminals.

Grasp the coil with your hands and twist it until it comes out of the cylinder head. Use a socket wrench to unscrew the glow plugs located inside the cylinder head.

Take the new glow plug and insert it into the engine head using the socket wrench. Finally, reinstall the plastic cylinder head cover panel and close the hood.

Check if the car starts.


Updated on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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