Yes glow plugs on this engine are a pain to replace! the intake must come off.
Normally if there is a problem the warning lamp will blink & even the check engine electronics lamp will come on.
Give yourself at least 3 hrs to do this job.
Might want to OHM out the plugs to see if they are really bad.

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