Removal Procedure

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Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
Remove the turbocharger oil feed pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Replacement .
Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement .
Disconnect the electrical connector from the wastegate actuator.
Loosen the catalytic converter clamp nut (1) and remove the catalytic converter clamp (2).

Fig 1: Catalytic Converter Clamp Nut
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the turbocharger wastegate actuator vacuum control solenoid valve hose (1).

Fig 2: Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve Hose
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Remove the 2 exhaust manifold nuts (2).

Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the exhaust manifold nut (1).
Remove the turbocharger (4).
Remove the turbocharger gasket (3).
Clean all of the gasket surfaces.