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Remove exhaust turbocharger

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) .

Preliminary work 

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.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
If the exhaust turbocharger is damaged, it is imperative to observe the additional information.
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NOTE: The clamping lever that is shown in the graphic is already in its end position.
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NOTE: Holder 1 is used for the final mounting of the special tool 2 446 919.
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

U bolt to special tool 2 919 (446) 
The tightening torque must be observed! Risk of damage to the exhaust manifold! Tightening torque  1 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

U bolt to special tool 2 919 (446) 
The tightening torque must be observed! Risk of damage to the exhaust manifold! Tightening torque  1 Nm
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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Do not damage the thermal compensating elements. Disassembly and installation including intermediate storage of the exhaust turbocharger is only permitted with mounted special tool 2 466 919.
  • Thermal compensating element of the exhaust turbocharger (1) or exhaust manifold should not be bent or deformed.
  • Carefully guide out and remove the exhaust turbocharger (1).
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