Glow Plug Control Module Replacement

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD WT, 2D Pickup, 6.0L Eng VIN G, RWD, GasSECTION Glow Plug Control Module Replacement
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Fig 1: Glow Plug Control Module
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Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement 
1 Glow Plug Control Module Bolt
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


tighten 
10 N.m (89 lb in)
2 Glow Plug Module Connector
Procedure 
Disconnect the glow plug module connector.
3 Glow Plug Control Module

Procedure

  1. If the scan tool DPF Soot Mass is less than 30 grams (67.42%), enable the DPF. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration Enable 
  2. If the scan tool DPF Soot Mass is 30 grams (67.42%) or greater, refer to Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Service Regeneration .
  3. Perform the glow plug module programming and setup. Glow Plug Control Module Programming and Setup
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