Turbocharger Vacuum Diaphragm, Replacing: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Version 1

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-- Disconnect the connector -3- on the Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor -G581-.

-- Remove the vacuum hose -2- from the turbocharger vacuum diaphragm.

TIP

When removing and installing the circlip, the force on the lever system is to be kept as low as possible.

Pushing down the circlip for example with a large screwdriver can cause damage to the turbocharger.

-- Remove the locking ring -4-.

-- Remove vacuum diaphragm bolts -1-.

-- Disengage the control rod from the adjustment lever and remove the pressure regulator valve with the Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor -G581-.

VERSION 2

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- on the Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor -G581-.

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

TIP

When removing and installing the circlip, the force on the lever system is to be kept as low as possible.

Pushing down the circlip for example with a large screwdriver can cause damage to the turbocharger.

-- Remove the locking ring -4-.

-- Remove vacuum diaphragm bolts -3-.

-- Disengage the control rod from the adjustment lever and remove the pressure regulator valve with the Charge Pressure Actuator Position Sensor -G581-.