Removal And Installation: Turbocharger: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Whenever the turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover the open ports to protect them 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 of the components should be inspected and cleaned, if needed, prior to installation or reassembly.
NOTE:
Special attention needs to be given to the sealing ports for the oil feed, the oil drain, and the coolant lines, on turbocharged engines. The sealing ports must be totally clean and free from O-ring residue, have no damage to the sealing surface and the lines to ensure that there are no leaks or repeat repairs.
- 1.WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.
Loosen the pressure release cap to release the cooling system pressure.
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Disconnect the quick release coupling. REFER to: Quick Release Coupling .
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Loosen the clamps and then remove the turbocharger inlet pipe.
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Remove the catalytic converter. REFER to: Catalytic Converter .
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Position the turbocharger coolant return tube heat shield up out of the way, to access the turbocharger coolant return tube hose clamp.
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Clamp off the turbocharger coolant tubes.Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
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Release the hose clamps and disconnect the turbocharger coolant tubes.Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Release the turbocharger bypass valve control hose clamp and disconnect the hose.Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Release the turbocharger wastegate control hose clamp and disconnect the hose.Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Remove and discard the turbocharger oil supply tube bolt and the turbocharger oil supply tube sealing washers.
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Remove the turbocharger heat shield bolt, then remove and discard the turbocharger heat shield and gasket assembly.
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Remove the turbocharger oil supply tube bolts, then remove and discard the turbocharger oil supply tube.
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If needed, remove the turbocharger outlet pipe nuts and then remove turbocharger outlet pipe from the turbocharger.