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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).
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel In Straight-Ahead Position Using Suitable Holding Device
    G06063988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
  4. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
    Fig 2: Locating Retainers And Underbody Shield
    G06261404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  6. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  7. Remove the front subframe. For additional information, refer to UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM .
  8. Remove the RH turbocharger oil supply tube secondary latch.
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Supply Tube Secondary Latch
    G06261405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. 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 Using Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool
      G06261406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the lower RH exhaust manifold heat shield bolt.
    Fig 5: Locating Lower RH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt
    G06261443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Loosen the clamp and remove the RH turbocharger intake pipe from the RH turbocharger.
    Fig 6: Locating RH Turbocharger Intake Pipe Clamp
    G06261408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve hose from the RH turbocharger assembly.
    Fig 7: Locating Turbocharger Wastegate Regulating Valve Hose Clamp
    G06282049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH turbocharger lower bracket.
    Fig 8: Locating RH Turbocharger Lower Bracket And Bolts
    G06261410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH turbocharger oil return tube from the turbocharger.
    • Remove and discard the gasket.
      Fig 9: Locating RH Turbocharger Oil Return Tube And Bolts
      G06261411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the RH turbocharger oil return tube from the cylinder block.
    • Discard the 2 O-ring seals.
      Fig 10: Locating O-Ring Seals And RH Turbocharger Oil Return Tube
      G06261412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. 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
      G06261413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Detach the 2 vacuum hose retainers from the strut tower brace.
  18. Remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower brace.
  19. 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
    G06261414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve hose from the RH Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube.
    Fig 13: Locating Turbocharger Wastegate Regulating Valve Hose
    G06261415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the RH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Locating RH Turbocharger Bypass Valve Electrical Connector
    G06261416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the RH turbocharger bypass valve hose.
    Fig 15: Locating RH Turbocharger Bypass Valve Hose
    G06261417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the RH CAC tube nut from the intake manifold.
    Fig 16: Locating RH CAC Tube And RH CAC Tube Nut
    G06261431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Loosen the clamp and remove the RH CAC tube.
    Fig 17: Locating Clamp And RH CAC Tube
    G06261430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Loosen the clamp and remove the RH CAC tube from the RH turbocharger.
    Fig 18: Locating Clamp And RH CAC Tube
    G06261420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 upper RH exhaust manifold heat shields.
    Fig 19: Locating Bolts And Upper RH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shields
    G06261421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH engine lifting eye.
  28. Remove the 3 RH exhaust manifold-to-turbocharger bolts.
    • Discard the gasket.
      Fig 20: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Turbocharger Bolts
      G06261422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the upper RH turbocharger-to-cylinder block bracket bolt and the RH turbocharger assembly.
    Fig 21: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold To Turbocharger Gasket
    G06261426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the RH turbocharger oil supply tube banjo bolt.
    • Discard the sealing washer and oil supply tube filter.