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Removal Procedure

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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.
  1. Intake Manifold Cover Replacement  - Remove
  2. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement - Remove
  3. Turbocharger Heat Shield (2) - Remove Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement .
    Fig 1: Turbocharger Heat Shield
    GM4239600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LTG) - Remove
  5. Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (LTG) - Remove
  6. Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement  - Remove
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  8. Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
    Fig 2: Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Bolt
    GM4239855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Replacement (LTG) - Remove
  10. Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Replacement - Remove
  11. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  12. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Fitting Bolt (1) - Remove
    Fig 3: PCV Valve
    GM4240190Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: The PCV hose and fitting assembly connection is permanent. Reinstall these components as an assembly unless new components are being used.
    NOTE: Always ensure the PCV hose fitting O-Ring (3) seal is free of cuts or abrasions each time the fitting is attached to the turbocharger.
  13. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Fitting (2) - Disconnect
  14. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the turbocharger.
  15. Turbocharger Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]
    Fig 4: Turbocharger Nut
    GM4239988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: The exhaust pipe studs do not come installed on new turbochargers. If the turbocharger is being replaced, new studs will need to be installed.
  16. Turbocharger (2) - Remove
  17. Turbocharger Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD
  18. Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Gasket (4) - Remove and DISCARD
  19. Turbocharger (2) - Clean and inspect Turbocharger Cleaning and Inspection 
  20. Transfer components as necessary.
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