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Replacing the Glow Plugs on a VW Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Glow plugs

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How do you remove the glow plugs on a VW Polo? Here’s how to take out the glow plugs from the engine bay. Lift the front bonnet, then remove the engine soundproofing panel. Grasp the coil and twist it to release it from the cylinder head.

Use a socket spanner to unscrew each glow plug. Take the new glow plug and insert it into the cylinder head using the socket spanner, connect the leads to each glow plug, then refit the engine soundproofing panel.

Once all glow plugs are fitted, close the engine bay.


Updated on 11 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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