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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. 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 In Straight-Ahead Position Using Suitable Holding Device
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  3. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
    Fig 2: Locating Retainers And Underbody Shield
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  4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Remove the RH catalytic converter. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  6. Remove the front subframe. Refer to UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM .
  7. Remove the RH turbocharger oil supply tube secondary latch.
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Supply Tube Secondary Latch
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  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 Using Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool
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  9. Loosen the clamp and remove the RH turbocharger intake pipe from the RH turbocharger.
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  10. Disconnect the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve hose from the RH turbocharger assembly.
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  11. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH turbocharger lower bracket.
    Fig 5: Locating RH Turbocharger Lower Bracket And Bolts
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  12. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH turbocharger oil return tube from the turbocharger.
    • Remove and discard the gasket.
      Fig 6: Locating RH Turbocharger Oil Return Tube And Bolts
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  13. Remove the RH turbocharger oil return tube from the cylinder block.
    • Discard the 2 O-ring seals.
      Fig 7: Locating O-Ring Seals And RH Turbocharger Oil Return Tube
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  14. Remove the 2 coolant tube banjo bolts and the RH turbocharger coolant tubes.
    • Discard the sealing washers. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
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  15. Detach the 2 vacuum hose retainers from the strut tower brace.
    Fig 8: Locating Strut Tower Brace
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  16. Remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower brace.
    Fig 9: Locating Strut Tower Brace Mounting Nuts
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  17. Disconnect the LH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector and the turbocharger bypass valve hose.
    Fig 10: Locating LH Turbocharger Bypass Valve Electrical Connector And Turbocharger Bypass Valve Hose
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  18. Remove the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve hose from the RH Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube.
    Fig 11: Locating Turbocharger Regulating Valve Hose
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  19. Disconnect the RH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Locating RH Turbocharger Bypass Valve Electrical Connector
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  20. Disconnect the RH turbocharger bypass valve hose.
    Fig 13: Locating RH Turbocharger Bypass Valve Hose
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  21. Remove the RH CAC  tube nut from the intake manifold.
    Fig 14: Locating RH CAC Tube And RH CAC Tube Nut
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  22. Loosen the clamp and remove the RH CAC  tube.
    Fig 15: Locating Clamp And RH CAC Tube
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  23. Loosen the clamp and remove the RH CAC  tube from the RH turbocharger.
    Fig 16: Locating Clamp And RH CAC Tube
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  24. Remove the 5 bolts and the 2 upper RH exhaust manifold heat shields.
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  25. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH engine lifting eye.
    Fig 17: Locating RH Engine Lifting Eye And Bolts
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  26. Remove the 3 RH exhaust manifold-to-turbocharger bolts.
    • Discard the gasket.
      Fig 18: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Turbocharger Bolts
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  27. Remove the upper RH turbocharger-to-cylinder block bracket bolt and the RH turbocharger assembly.
    Fig 19: Locating Upper RH Turbocharger-To-Cylinder Block Bracket Bolt And RH Turbocharger Assembly
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  28. Remove the RH turbocharger oil supply tube banjo bolt.
    • Discard the sealing washer and oil supply tube filter.