Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the turbocharger. For additional information, refer to TURBOCHARGER .
Remove the plug and drain the oil filter assembly and tubes.

Fig 1: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Oil Filter Plug
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Disconnect the wiring push-pin retainer.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Wiring Push-Pin Retainer
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Remove the bolt and retaining clamp at the oil filter adapter.

Fig 3: Removing Oil Filter Adapter Retaining Clamp Bolt
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Remove the bolt and retaining clamp at the oil filter assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Bolt Oil Filter Assembly Retaining Clamp Bolt
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NOTE: Use care not to bend the tubes, when removing the oil filter tubes.

Fig 5: Removing Oil Filter Tubes Retaining Clamp Bolt

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Remove the bolt and retaining clamp. Remove the oil filter tubes.
Remove the bolts and turbocharger pedestal.

Fig 6: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Turbocharger Pedestal Bolts
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Inspect the O-ring seals for the oil filter tube ends, replace as necessary.
- Check and top off the engine oil after the engine is running.