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Turbocharger - RH: 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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

    Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel
    G07464834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
    Fig 2: Locating Retainers And Underbody Shield
    G07464835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM .
  5. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  6. Remove the front subframe. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - UNI-BODY, BODY SUBFRAME & MOUNTING SYSTEM .
  7. Remove the RH turbocharger oil supply tube secondary latch.
    Fig 3: Locating RH Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube Secondary Latch
    G07464836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using a Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool, remove the RH turbocharger oil supply tube from the quick connect fitting.
    • Inspect and if necessary, replace the quick connect fitting.
    Fig 4: Removing RH Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube From Quick Connect Fitting
    G07464837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the lower RH exhaust manifold heat shield bolt.
    Fig 5: Locating Lower RH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt
    G07464838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Loosen the clamp and remove the RH turbocharger intake pipe from the RH turbocharger.
    Fig 6: Locating Clamp And RH Turbocharger Intake Pipe From RH Turbocharger
    G07464839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve hose from the RH turbocharger assembly.
    Fig 7: Locating Turbocharger Wastegate Regulating Valve Hose From RH Turbocharger Assembly
    G07464840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH turbocharger lower bracket.
    Fig 8: Locating Bolts And RH Turbocharger Lower Bracket
    G07464841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH turbocharger oil return tube from the turbocharger.
    • Remove and discard the gasket.
    Fig 9: Locating Bolts And RH Turbocharger Oil Return Tube From Turbocharger
    G07464842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the RH turbocharger oil return tube from the cylinder block.
    • Discard the 2 O-ring seals.
    Fig 10: Locating RH Turbocharger Oil Return Tube From Cylinder Block
    G07464843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 2 coolant tube banjo bolts and the RH turbocharger coolant tubes.
    • Discard the sealing washers.
    Fig 11: Locating Coolant Tube Banjo Bolts And RH Turbocharger Coolant Tubes
    G07464844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Detach the 2 vacuum hose retainers from the strut tower brace.
  17. Remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower brace.
  18. Disconnect the LH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector and the turbocharger bypass valve hose.
    Fig 12: Locating LH Turbocharger Bypass Valve Electrical Connector And Turbocharger Bypass Valve Hose
    G07464845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve hose from the RH Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube.
    Fig 13: Locating Turbocharger Wastegate Regulating Valve Hose From RH Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Tube
    G07464846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the RH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Locating RH Turbocharger Bypass Valve Electrical Connector
    G07464847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the RH turbocharger bypass valve hose.
    Fig 15: Locating RH Turbocharger Bypass Valve Hose
    G07464848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the RH CAC  tube nut from the intake manifold.
    Fig 16: Locating RH CAC Tube Nut From Intake Manifold
    G07464849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Loosen the clamp and remove the RH CAC  tube.
    Fig 17: Locating Clamp And RH CAC Tube
    G07464850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Loosen the clamp and remove the RH CAC  tube from the RH turbocharger.
    Fig 18: Locating Clamp And RH CAC Tube From RH Turbocharger
    G07464851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 upper RH exhaust manifold heat shields.
    Fig 19: Locating Bolts And Upper RH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shields
    G07464852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH engine lifting eye.
  27. Remove the 3 RH exhaust manifold-to-turbocharger bolts.
    • Discard the gasket.
    Fig 20: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold-To-Turbocharger Bolts
    G07464853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the upper RH turbocharger-to-cylinder block bracket bolt and the RH turbocharger assembly.
    Fig 21: Locating Upper RH Turbocharger-To-Cylinder Block Bracket Bolt And RH Turbocharger Assembly
    G07464854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the RH turbocharger oil supply tube banjo bolt.
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