Removing the turbocharger (cylinder head removed)

CAUTION: Heavy component. 
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage. 

• Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

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

• Loosen screws (1)  .
• Feed out and remove the heat shield (2)  .

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• Loosen nuts (1)  .
• Loosen screws (2)  .

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• Guide out and remove the turbocharger (1)  .

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• Guide out and remove the seals (1)  on the cylinder head.

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