Turbocharger RH: 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.
- 1.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- 2.
Remove the oil filler cap and then remove the engine appearance cover. Install the oil filler cap.
- 3.
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. REFER to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE
- 5. NOTE: Vehicles come with a skid plate or a splash shield.NOTE: Skid plate shown, splash shield similar.
If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate or splash shield.
- 6.
Drain the cooling system. REFER to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING .
- 7.
Remove the RHF wheel and tire. REFER to: Wheel and Tire .
- 8.
Remove the RHF fender splash shield. REFER to: Fender Splash Shield .
- 9.
Disconnect the battery positive cable. REFER to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- 11.
Disconnect the turbocharger inlet pipe hose and detach the turbocharger inlet pipe from the bracket. Loosen the turbocharger inlet pipe clamps and remove the turbocharger inlet pipe.
- 12.
Disconnect the turbocharger outlet pipe hose and detach the turbocharger outlet pipe from the bracket. Loosen the turbocharger outlet pipe clamps and remove the turbocharger outlet pipe.
- 13.
Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor belt. REFER to: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR BELT .
- 17. NOTE: Use a 3/8" Jiffy-Tite® quick disconnect tool, close the tool around the tube, press the tool into the fitting and rotate until the tool is fully seated into the fitting.
Disconnect and remove the turbocharger coolant return tube.
- 22.
Remove and discard the turbocharger mounting bolts, remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube from the engine block fitting while removing the turbocharger.
- 23. NOTE: Use a 3/8" Jiffy-Tite® quick disconnect tool, close the tool around the tube, press the tool into the fitting and rotate until the tool is fully seated into the fitting.
Disconnect the turbocharger coolant supply tube from the turbocharger fitting and remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube. Remove the turbocharger.
- 25.
Remove the turbocharger exhaust flange stud bolts and the turbocharger exhaust flange. Discard the turbocharger exhaust flange studbolts.