Turbocharger LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
NOTE:
Some turbos are equipped with a heat shield, heat shields were deleted and some service turbos will not have mounting bosses for the heat shield.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- 4.NOTE: Vehicles come with a skid plate or a splash shield.NOTE: Skid plate shown in illustration, splash shield similar.
If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate or splash shield.
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Drain the cooling system. REFER to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING .
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Remove the LHF tire. REFER to: Wheel and Tire .
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Remove the LHF fender splash shield. REFER to: Fender Splash Shield .
- 8.
Remove the Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH. REFER to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE LH .
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Remove the LHCAC intake pipe. REFER to: CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) INTAKE PIPE .
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Remove the TC coolant return tube bolt, then loosen the spring clamp, disconnect and remove the TC coolant return tube.
- 24.NOTE: Remove the TC coolant supply tube from the engine block while removing the TC.NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
Remove and discard the TC retainers and then remove the TC.
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If needed remove the TC coolant supply tube bolt, and then remove the TC coolant supply tube from the TC.
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If the TC coolant supply tube was removed from the TC, then remove and discard the TC end coolant supply tube O-ring seal.