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Remove 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) .
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Prior to replacing the turbocharger: Observe the notes on troubleshooting on the turbocharger. 
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
For turbocharger damage:  Check pressure pipes, charge air cooler and intake plenum for foreign bodies, damage and function.
If the oil return line is replaced, the connecting pipe on the oil pan must be cleaned as the connecting pipe can become carbonized.

Preliminary work 

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Exhaust manifold/turbocharger is not bolted to the underside, but clamped instead. When removing/replacing the exhaust manifold/turbocharger, the trim strip remains screwed on.
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