Turbocharger - LH: Removal
NOTE:
Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM .
- Disconnect the wastegate control valve hose from the LH turbocharger assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts from the top of the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Loosen the clamp and remove the LH turbocharger intake tube from the turbocharger.
- Remove the LH turbocharger oil supply tube bolt and sealing washer.
- Discard the sealing washer and oil supply tube filter.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM .
- Remove the LH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Remove the bottom bolt and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the 2 LH oil return tube-to-turbocharger bolts.
- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Remove the LH turbocharger oil return tube from the oil pan.
- Discard the 2 O-ring seals.
- Remove the 2 coolant tube banjo bolts and the LH turbocharger coolant tubes.
- Discard the sealing washers.
- Loosen the clamp and remove the LH CAC tube from the LH turbocharger.
- Remove the 3 exhaust manifold-to-LH turbocharger bolts.
- Discard the gasket and bolts.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH turbocharger-to-cylinder block bracket.
- Remove the upper LH turbocharger bracket-to-turbocharger bolt and the turbocharger assembly.