Turbocharger Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Turbocharger

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Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: If a turbocharger has failed, clean any turbocharger debris or excessive oil from the charge air cooler system before installing the new turbocharger. Failure to clean debris from the charge air cooler system will cause severe turbocharger and engine damage upon startup. Failure to clean excessive oil from the charge air cooler system may cause an engine runaway condition on startup, resulting in severe engine damage. Preliminary Procedures Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LF1) or Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LAU) . Disconnect the turbocharger oil feed pipe at the turbo. Refer to Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Replacement . Disconnect the turbocharger coolant feed pipe at the turbo. Refer to Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Replacement (LAU) . Disconnect the turbocharger coolant return pipe at the turbo. Refer to Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LAU) . Disconnect the turbocharger oil return pipe at the turbo. Refer to Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement . Remove the left side exhaust turbocharger inlet pipe. Refer to Exhaust Turbocharger Inlet Pipe Replacement - Bank 2 (LAU) . Disconnect the right side exhaust turbocharger inlet pipe Refer to Exhaust Turbocharger Inlet Pipe Replacement - Bank 1 (LAU) . Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LAU) .
1	Turbocharger Fastener CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 65 N.m (48 lb ft)
2	PCV Hose Procedure: Disconnect PCV hose from the camshaft cover.
3	Turbocharger Procedure Install NEW engine oil and a NEW oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LF1) or Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LAU) . Disconnect vacuum hoses as necessary. Transfer parts as necessary.