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Part 1

Part 2. Refer to Part 2 .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Turbocharger (Part 1)
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  1. Bolt
    • 9 Nm
  2. Oil Return Line
  3. Seal
    • Replace after removing
  4. Turbocharger
  5. Nut
    • Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
  6. Retaining Plate
  7. Seal
    • Replace after removing
  8. O-Ring
    • Replace if damaged or leaking, if not available separately, then replace entire component
  9. Bolt
    • 9 Nm
  10. Oil Supply Line
  11. O-Ring
    • Replace if damaged or leaking, if not available separately, then replace entire component
  12. Bolt
    • 9 Nm
  13. Retaining Plate
  14. Tensioning Bracket
    • Remains installed when removing the turbocharger
  15. Bolt
    • 9 Nm
  16. O-Ring
    • Replace if damaged or leaking, if not available separately, then replace entire component
  17. Bolt
    • 9 Nm
  18. Coolant Line
  19. O-Ring
    • Replace if damaged or leaking, if not available separately, then replace entire component
  20. Nut
    • Replace after removing
    • Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 3.
  21. Bolt
    • 9 Nm
  22. Coolant Line
    • There are different versions. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA) for the allocation.
  23. O-Ring
    • Replace if damaged or leaking, if not available separately, then replace entire component
  24. Bolt
    • M6: 9 Nm
    • M6: 20 Nm
  25. Bolt
    • 9 Nm

Turbocharger - Tightening Specification and Sequence 

Fig 2: Identifying Turbocharger - Tightening Sequence
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-- Tighten the bolts in steps in the sequence shown:

Step Nuts Tightening Specification 
1. -1 to 6- 15 Nm
2. -5, 3, 1, 2, 4 and 6- 25 Nm
3. -5, 3, 1, 2, 4 and 6- 30 Nm 1)
4. -5, 3, 1, 2, 4 and 6- 30 Nm 1)
  • 1) These measures take into account the shrinkage of the turbocharger seal.

Turbocharger Tensioning Bracket - Tightening Specifications and Tightening Sequence 

Fig 3: Turbocharger Tensioning Bracket - Tightening Specifications and Tightening Sequence
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-- Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown -1 to 6- to 30 Nm.

Heat Shield - Tightening Specification 

Fig 4: Heat Shield
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Heat Shield, Version 1: 

-- Tighten the bolts -arrows- for the heat shield -1- to 9 Nm.

Heat Shield, Version 2: 

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-- Tighten the bolts -arrows- for the bracket -1- to 8 Nm +90°.

-- Tighten the bolts -upper arrows- for the heat shield -1- to 8 Nm.

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-- Tighten the bolt -lower arrow- to 8 Nm + 90°.

Vacuum Diaphragm - Tightening Specification 

Fig 5: Vacuum Diaphragm
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  1. Clip - replace after removing
  2. Lock Nut - 7 Nm
  3. Nut - 7 Nm