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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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  3. Disconnect the wastegate control valve hose from the LH turbocharger assembly.
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  4. Remove the 2 bolts from the top of the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
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  5. Loosen the clamp and remove the LH turbocharger intake tube from the turbocharger.
    Fig 1: Locating LH Turbocharger Intake Tube And Clamp
    G09570828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the LH turbocharger oil supply tube bolt and sealing washer.
    • Discard the sealing washer and oil supply tube filter.
      Fig 2: Locating LH Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube Banjo Bolt
      G09570829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Drain the cooling system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  8. Remove the LH catalytic converter. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  9. Remove the bottom bolt and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
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  10. Remove the 2 LH oil return tube-to-turbocharger bolts.
    • Remove and discard the gasket.
      Fig 3: Locating LH Oil Return Tube-To- Turbocharger Bolts
      G09570831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the LH turbocharger oil return tube from the oil pan.
    • Discard the 2 O-ring seals.
      Fig 4: Locating LH Turbocharger Oil Return Tube And O-Ring Seals
      G09570832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 2 coolant tube banjo bolts and the LH turbocharger coolant tubes.
    • Discard the sealing washers.
      Fig 5: Locating Coolant Tube Banjo Bolts And LH Turbocharger Coolant Tubes
      G09570833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Loosen the clamp and remove the LH CAC  tube from the LH turbocharger.
    Fig 6: Locating LH CAC Tube Clamp
    G09570834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 3 exhaust manifold-to-LH turbocharger bolts.
    • Discard the gasket and bolts.
      Fig 7: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-LH Turbocharger Bolts
      G09570835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH turbocharger-to-cylinder block bracket.
    Fig 8: Locating Bolts And Lower LH Turbocharger-To-Cylinder Block Bracket
    G09570836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the upper LH turbocharger bracket-to-turbocharger bolt and the turbocharger assembly.
    Fig 9: Locating Turbocharger Assembly And Upper LH Turbocharger Bracket-To-Turbocharger Bolt
    G09570837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.