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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2013SAVANA 3500 V8-6.6L DSL TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTGLOW PLUG SYSTEMGLOW PLUGSERVICE AND REPAIRGLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT - BANK 1
2013 GMC Savana 3500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo
Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 1
2013 GMC Savana 3500 V8-6.6L DSL TurboSECTION Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 1
Glow Plug Replacement - Bank 1
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Service and Repair.
3. If necessary, remove the left front wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
4. Remove the wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Remove the glow plug harness nut(s).
6. Remove the harness from the glow plug(s).
Note: If a glow plug is replaced and the tip is missing or burned off, the cylinder head must be removed and all debris must be cleaned out of the cylinder.
7. Remove the glow plug(s).
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
1. Install the glow plug(s) and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
2. Install the harness to the glow plug(s).
3. Install the glow plug harness nut(s) and tighten to 1.7 Nm (15 lb in).
4. Install the left front wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Service and Repair.
6. Install the wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.