Turbocharger Inlet Y-Pipe: Removal

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Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
Remove the LH turbocharger inlet Y-pipe-to-exhaust manifold bolts and nuts.
- Discard the nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Turbocharger Adapter Pipe Bolts

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Remove the RH turbocharger inlet Y-pipe-to-exhaust manifold bolts and nuts.
- Discard the nuts.

Fig 2: Identifying Turbocharger Adapter Pipe RH Bolts

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NOTE: There is metal gasket between the exhaust inlet pipe and the EGR cooler.

Remove the turbocharger inlet Y-pipe-to-EGR cooler clamp.
- Discard the gasket.

Fig 3: Identifying EGR Cooler Clamp Bolt

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Remove the turbocharger-to-turbocharger inlet Y-pipe clamp.

Fig 4: Identifying Turbocharger Inlet Clamp

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Carefully remove the turbocharger inlet Y-pipe assembly from the vehicle.