Remove exhaust turbocharger

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WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For exhaust turbocharger damage: Check the pressure pipes, charge air cooler and intake plenum for foreign matter, damage and correct functionality.
If the oil return line is exchanged, then the connecting pipe to the oil sump must ALWAYS be cleaned, as the connecting pipe can coke.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE UPPER FIREWALL COVER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR BULKHEAD .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
Refer to REMOVING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL AT FRONT AND REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE CROSS STRUT WITH THE TORSION STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to REMOVING HEAT SHIELD AT REAR .
Refer to REMOVING PROP SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT REAR STRUT BRACE .
Refer to REMOVING CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
Refer to REMOVING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage of the electric wastegate valve controller .
Excessive force when removing and installing a jammed exhaust turbocharger may damage the electric wastegate valve controller .

Do not pull on the electrical wastegate valve controller or on the coupling rod.
Apply force only at the turbine housing and exhaust manifold.
Do not pull on the compressor housing.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Close the exhaust turbocharger (1) with a standard tool (2).

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Unlock and disconnect the plug connections (1) and (2).

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Loosen screw (1).
Guide the heat shield (2) out of the holder (3) and remove.

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Loosen screws (1).
Guide the line (2) out and set it aside.

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Snap the locking mechanisms (1) into place in the holder in the direction of the arrow.

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Unlock and disengage lock mechanisms (1) on both sides.
Guide out the pressure tube (2) from the exhaust turbocharger (3) in the direction of the arrow and set aside.

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Loosen screw (1).
Guide out the coolant feed line (2) and set aside.
Guide out the coolant return line (3) and set aside.
Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.

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Loosen screw (1).
Guide out the oil feed line (2) and set aside.
Catch and dispose of emerging motor oil.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Exhaust manifold/exhaust turbocharger is not bolted to the underside, but clamped instead. When removing/replacing the exhaust manifold/exhaust turbocharger, the trim strip remains screwed on.
Ensure that the trim strip (2) remains screwed when removing the exhaust turbocharger (1).
The exhaust turbocharger (1) is not screwed on the bottom side, but rather is clamped in the trim strip (2).

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Release the nut in the sequence (5) to (1).

Fig 1: Exhaust Turbocharger Nuts Loosening Sequence
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Guide out and remove the sliding frame (1).
Guide the exhaust turbocharger (2) out of the trim strip (3) in the direction of the arrow.

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CAUTION:
Heavy component .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
Guide the exhaust turbocharger (1) upwards and out and remove.

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Guide out the seal (1) at the cylinder head and remove.

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