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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. Remove Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Non-Tamperproof)Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Tamperproof) .
  3. Fig 1: Turbocharger Heat Shield
    GM4239600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove Turbocharger Heat Shield (2) -Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement 
  5. Remove Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LTG) .
  6. Remove Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (LTG) .
  7. Remove Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement .
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  9. Fig 2: Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Bolt
    GM4239855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Bolt (1) [2x]
  11. Remove Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Replacement (LTG) .
  12. Remove Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Replacement
  13. Lower the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  14. 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.

  15. Remove Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Fitting Bolt (1).
  16. Disconnect Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Fitting (2).
  17. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the turbocharger.
  18. 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.

  19. Remove Turbocharger Nut (1) and DISCARD [4x]
  20. Remove Turbocharger (2)
  21. Remove Turbocharger Gasket (3) and DISCARD
  22. Remove Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Gasket (4) and DISCARD
  23. Clean and inspect Turbocharger (2) - Camshaft Cover and Compressor Air Intake Turbocharger Cleaning and Inspection 
  24. Transfer components as necessary.