Section 160 (Engine Intake System (Induction) And Turbocharger (H4DOTC)): Turbocharger: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift up the vehicle.
Drain approximately 3.0 0 (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Lower the vehicle.
Separate the joint pipe from turbocharger.

Fig 2: Locating Turbocharger Joint Pipe Bolts
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Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from coolant filler tank.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Coolant Hose Clamp
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Disconnect the air control hose (A), and loosen the clamp holding the intake duct to the turbocharger.

Fig 4: Locating Clamp Holding Intake Duct To Turbocharger
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Remove the oil inlet pipe from the turbocharger.
CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the oil pipe on the cylinder head side, fix the section (a) shown in the illustration when loosing the oil inlet pipe flare nut, and avoid the part from rotating together while loosening the nut.

Fig 5: Oil Inlet Pipe, Bolts And Bracket
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Fig 6: Locating Oil Inlet Pipe, Bracket And Bolts
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Disconnect the engine coolant hose from the water pipe.

Fig 7: Locating Engine Coolant Hose Clamp
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Disconnect the oil outlet hose from the oil outlet pipe, and remove the turbocharger.

Fig 8: Locating Oil Outlet Hose Clamp
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Remove the turbocharger stay.

Fig 9: Turbocharger Stay, Bolts And Nuts
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