Turbocharger Inlet Y-Pipe - 6.0L Diesel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the turbocharger. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - TURBOCHARGER article.
Remove the fuel injector control module (FICM). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - DIESEL ENGINE article.
Remove the retaining nuts and the rear FICM bracket from the LH valve cover.

Fig 1: Locating Rear FICM Bracket And Nuts
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NOTE: There is a metal gasket between the turbocharger inlet Y-pipe and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler.

Fig 2: Locating EGR Cooler V-Clamp

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Remove the turbocharger inlet Y-pipe-to-EGR cooler clamp by opening up the clamp, pushing the clamp down, positioning the bottom of the clamp toward the EGR cooler and then positioning the top of the clamp toward the EGR cooler.
Remove the LH turbocharger inlet Y-pipe-to exhaust manifold nuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Adapter Pipe Bolts
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Remove the RH turbocharger inlet Y-pipe-to exhaust manifold nuts.

Fig 4: Locating RH Turbocharger Inlet Y-Pipe-To Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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Position the turbocharger inlet Y-pipe to gain access to the turbocharger inlet Y-pipe joint. Remove the bolts, separate the turbocharger inlet Y-pipe joint and remove the gasket. Remove the 2 parts of the turbocharger inlet Y-pipe.

Fig 5: Locating Turbocharger Pipe Nuts
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