Removal And Installation: Turbocharger: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. 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 intake tube. For additional information, refer to Turbocharger Intake Tube .
Loosen the turbocharger outlet clamp.

Fig 1: Locating Turbocharger Outlet Clamp

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Remove the bolt and position the ground wire aside. Disconnect the electrical connector pushpin.

Fig 2: Identifying Ground Wire Bolt & Electrical Connector

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Remove the conduit and position the wiring aside.
- Disconnect the locking tab.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Disconnect the pushpin and remove the wiring harness from the conduit.

Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainers

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Remove the 3 bolts for the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube.

Fig 4: Locating CAC Tube And Oil Fill Tube Bolts

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Remove the 2 nuts, CAC tube and bracket.

Fig 5: Locating Retaining Nuts, CAC Tube, Oil Fill Tube And Bracket

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Remove the turbocharger outlet clamp.

Fig 6: Turbocharger Outlet Clamp

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Remove and discard the 2 nuts. Position the exhaust downpipe aside.

Fig 7: Locating Nuts On Exhaust Downpipe

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Remove the LH 2 nuts and 2 bolts for the exhaust tube-to-exhaust manifold flange.
- Discard the 2 nuts.

Fig 8: Identifying Turbocharger Adapter Pipe Bolts

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Remove the RH 2 nuts and 2 bolts for the exhaust tube-to-exhaust manifold flange.
- Discard the 2 nuts.

Fig 9: Identifying Turbocharger Adapter Pipe RH Bolts

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Remove the EGR cooler clamp.

Fig 10: Identifying EGR Cooler Clamp Bolt

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Remove the turbocharger inlet clamp and turbocharger adapter pipe.

Fig 11: Identifying Turbocharger Inlet Clamp

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Disconnect the turbocharger variable vane hydraulic control valve electrical connector and remove the wiring harness from the retaining clip.

Fig 12: Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) Actuator Electrical Connector

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Remove the bolt for the turbocharger oil feed tube.

Fig 13: Locating Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube Bolt

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Remove the 2 bolts and the turbocharger oil feed tube.
- Remove and discard the gasket and O-ring seal.

Fig 14: Turbocharger Oil Feed Tube Bolts

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Remove the RH turbocharger mounting bolt.

Fig 15: RH Turbocharger Mounting Bolt

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Remove the 2 LH turbocharger mounting bolts.

Fig 16: LH Turbocharger Mounting Bolt

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NOTE: Use care not to damage the turbocharger outlet hose when removing the turbocharger.

Position the turbocharger to remove the turbocharger drain tube. Remove the turbocharger from the vehicle through the passenger compartment.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

Fig 17: Locating Turbocharger Drain Tube

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