Turbocharger, Installing
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Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
- Replace seals, gaskets, O-rings and self-locking nuts after disassembly.
- Coat the turbocharger stud bolts with hot bolt past. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.
- Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Fill the turbocharger with engine oil at the connection for oil supply line.
- Used coolant cannot be used again.
-- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL .
-- Fill the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .
-- Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
There are additional procedures depending on the model. Refer to TURBOCHARGER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- After installing the turbocharger, let the engine idle for approximately one minute without increasing the engine speed. This ensures adequate oil supply to the turbocharger.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - TURBOCHARGER
- Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS