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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1993SPORTVAN G30, VAN PASSENGER, 7.4 NREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 31 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL)FUEL SYSTEM (DIESEL)GLOW PLUGREMOVALRIGHT SIDE
1993 Chevrolet Sportvan G30, Van Passenger, 7.4 N
Right Side
1993 Chevrolet Sportvan G30, Van Passenger, 7.4 NSECTION Right Side
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- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right wheel.
- Remove splash shield from right front wheelwell.
- Remove lead wire from glow plug in cylinder No. 2.
- Remove lead wires for glow plugs in cylinders No. 4 and 6 at harness connectors.
- Remove heat shroud from glow plug in cylinder No. 4.
- Remove heat shroud from cylinder No. 6. Slide shrouds back far enough to allow access for unplugging the wires at cylinders No. 4 and 6 glow plugs. Use Glow Plug Remover & Installer (J-39083) to disconnect glow plug wires.
- Remove glow plugs from cylinders No. 2, 4 and 6.
- Disconnect lead wire at glow plug from cylinder No. 8 by reaching from underneath the vehicle.
- Remove glow plug from cylinder No. 8.
NOTE:
For easier access to glow plugs on cylinders No. 6 and 8, it may be necessary to remove the exhaust down pipe from turbo charger.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.