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5. If MIL is still ON, check the harness connectors of glow plugs, repair any loose or damaged connections, 

and run the glow plug actuator test again.  

6. If MIL is still ON and glow plug DTCs are present, refer to 9 - Engine Electrical Diagnostics - Diesel, 

and follow the diagnostic test(s) related to the active or stored DTCs.  

REMOVAL 

REMOVAL 

Fig. 32: Glow Plugs & Wiring Harness 
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The four glow plugs (1) are attached to cylinder head below fuel rail. 

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.  

2. Remove fuel rail and high-pressure fuel lines.  

3. Disconnect glow plug wiring harness (2) at all four glow plugs (1). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Ignition Control - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 33: Glow Plugs - 2.8L Diesel 
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4. Use a socket to loosen glow plug(s) (1), (2), (3) or (4). After loosening, attach a flexible tool such as a 

rubber hose to remove glow plug from cylinder head.  

INSTALLATION 

INSTALLATION 

CAUTION: After plug removal, do not bend, knock, or drop the glow plugs while 

handling (any mechanical impact may damage the glow plug).

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Ignition Control - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 34: Glow Plugs - 2.8L Diesel 
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1. Apply a small amount of clean diesel oil or motor oil to glow plug threads.  

2. Attach a flexible tool such as a rubber hose to install glow plug into cylinder head. Tighten each plug to 

14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.) (124 in. lbs.) torque. 

Fig. 35: Glow Plugs & Glow Plug Wiring Harness

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Ignition Control - Service Information - Nitro

  

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3. Connect glow plug wiring harness (2) to all four glow plugs (1).  

4. Install fuel rail and high-pressure fuel lines.  

5. Connect negative battery cable.  

RELAY-GLOW PLUG 2.8L DIESEL 

REMOVAL 

REMOVAL 

Fig. 36: Identifying Glow Plug Relay (Module), ECM Mounting Bracket, Electrical Connector & Pin 
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The glow plug relay (module) (1) is located in the engine compartment. It is attached to the ECM mounting 
bracket (2). 

1. Remove pin (4).  

2. Disconnect electrical connector (3) and remove relay.  

INSTALLATION 

INSTALLATION 

 

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2007 ENGINE Ignition Control - Service Information - Nitro

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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