Turbocharger, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Observe The Guidelines For Clean Working Conditions. Refer To GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS - FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM, TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM AND INJECTION SYSTEM .

-- Remove The Engine Cover. Refer To ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Disconnect the coolant hose -arrow-.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Coolant Hose

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NOTE:

For Clarity The Engine Is Not Shown In The Illustrations That Follow.

Turbocharger Version 1:

Fig 2: Identifying Crankcase Housing Ventilation

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-- Remove the crankcase ventilation -arrows- from the turbocharger.

-- Remove the hose -1- from the turbocharger.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and move the oil supply line to the side.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the bolt -3- and move the coolant line to the side.

Turbocharger Version 2:

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the crankcase ventilation -arrows- from the turbocharger.

-- Press the release button and remove the hose -2-

-- Loosen the hose clamp -1-. Remove the air duct pipe.

-- Remove the banjo bolts -1 and 2- and bolts -3- and then move the lines to the side.

Fig 5: Identifying Banjo Bolts -1 And 2- And Bolts -3-

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Connector Bracket Version 2:

Fig 6: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor & Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- for the Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39- and Oxygen Sensor Heater -Z19- and free up the wires.

Connector Bracket Version 3:

Fig 7: Oxygen Sensor Harness Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- for the Oxygen Sensor after Catalytic Converter -G130- and free up the wires.

Continuation For All Vehicles:

Fig 8: Identifying Heat Shield Components

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-- Remove the heat shield -arrows-.

Fig 9: Front Exhaust Pipe Double Clamp

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CAUTION:

Risk Of Damaging The Couplings In The Front Muffler.

Do not bend couplings in front muffler more than 10°.

-- Loosen the threaded connections -arrows- and slide the clamping sleeves to the rear.

-- Slightly lower the front muffler and tie it to the crossbrace -arrow-.

Fig 10: Identifying Front Muffler Tied To Crossbrace

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-- Disconnect the threaded connection -1-, remove the screw -2- and remove the catalytic converter mounting.

Fig 11: Identifying Catalytic Converter

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and push the catalytic converter to the rear.

Fig 12: Identifying Catalytic Converter Flange Nuts

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All Additional Procedures Are Described. Refer To TURBOCHARGER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - [FOR ENGINE CODES : CABB, CABA, CABD, CAEA, CAEB, CDHB, CDNB, CDNC, CDHA, CDZA, CADA, CCUA, CFKA, CPMA, CAED, CPMB, CHJA, CPEA] .