Turbocharger, Removing Cylinder Bank 2 (Left), Engine Codes DWKA/DWLA/DWNB/DWPA/DWRB

If there is mechanical damage to the turbocharger. Refer to If mechanical damage (such as a destroyed compression wheel) is found on the turbocharger, just replacing the turbocharger is not enough. To avoid subsequent damage later, perform the following steps: .

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Socket:T10405 
  Fig 1: Identifying Socket T30

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Removing

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

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

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

-- Remove the left lower air duct pipe on the turbocharger. Refer to AIR DUCT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the upper coolant lines on turbocharger. Refer to UPPER COOLANT LINES ON TURBOCHARGER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Free up the vacuum line -1-.

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-- Remove the coolant line -3- and oil supply line -2-.

-- If not yet installed, remove the bolt -7- and remove the wires for the EVAP system.

-- Remove the crankcase ventilation hose -4- by pressing the release buttons on both sides.

-- Disconnect the connector -6-.

-- Remove the vacuum hose -5- without damaging it.

-- Loosen the screw-type clamp -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bolt -2-.

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-- Remove the turbocharger, at the same time turn the oil return connection -1- slightly in the -direction of the arrow- and remove the oil return connection -3-.