Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LKW) and Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LTG) .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LKW) and Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LTG) .
- Remove the turbocharger heat shield (2). Refer to Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement .
- Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement »Remove
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LTG) and Catalytic Converter Replacement (LKW) .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe bolts (1).
- Remove the turbocharger oil feed pipe bolts (1).
- Remove the turbocharger coolant feed pipe bolts (1).
- Remove the PCV hose fitting bolt (2). Disconnect the PCV hose fitting (1) with the PCV hose attached from the turbocharger.
NOTE: Do not disturb the joint between the PCV hose and PCV hose fitting at the turbocharger. This is a permanent connection.
- Remove the turbocharger nuts (1) and turbocharger (2).
- For turbocharger cleaning and inspection, refer to Turbocharger Cleaning and Inspection .