Turbocharger, Removing And Installing: Removing

Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to TURBOCHARGER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Open the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air duct hoses.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the air duct pipe.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- and free up the wire -arrows-.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and then remove the turbocharger support.

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-- Remove the banjo bolt -2- and move the coolant line to the side.

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-- Remove the bolts -1- on the oil supply line and the bolt -3- on the oil return line.

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For clarity, the installation position is shown with the engine removed.

-- Disconnect the coolant hose -arrow- and free up.

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-- Remove bolts -arrows- and then remove the heat shield.

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-- Remove the banjo bolt -1- and then remove the oil supply line from the turbocharger.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the turbocharger and the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head downward.

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