Removal And Installation: Turbocharger: Removal

All vehicles

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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

2.

NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.
1. Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
2. After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.

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3.

Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .

4.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4.

5.

Remove the RHF tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

6.

Remove retainers and the underbody shield.

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7.

If equipped, remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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8.

Disconnect the TC bypass valve electrical connector and detach the harness retainer from the studbolt. Disconnect the TC bypass hose clamp and the TC bypass hose.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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9.

Remove the TC outlet pipe retaining nuts. Loosen the TC outlet pipe clamps and then remove the TC outlet pipe.

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10.

Disconnect the crankcase vent tube quick release coupling. Remove the TC inlet pipe retainers. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4.

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11.

Loosen the clamps and then remove the TC inlet pipe.

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12.

Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to: CATALYTIC CONVERTER - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4.

13.

Remove the TC coolant tube bolts and then position the TC coolant tubes out of the way.

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14.

NOTE: Inspect the turbocharger tube and the sealing surfaces. Ensure that the retaining bracket is not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining bracket to the O-ring area.
Use brake cleaner and a NYLON brush to clean. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.

NOTE: Inspect the banjo bolt, the line surface for flatness and square-ness and the sealing surface for damage. ALWAYS USE NEW SEALING WASHERS.
Use brake cleaner and a NYLON brush to clean. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.

Remove and discard the turbocharger coolant tube sealing washers. Remove and discard the turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seals.

Material: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (U.S.) / PM-4-A, PM-4-B (U.S.)

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15.

Remove the upper TC mounting nuts, remove the lower TC heat shield retaining bolt and then remove the TC heat shield.

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16.

Remove the TC oil supply tube retaining bolts and then remove the TC oil supply tube.

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17.

NOTE: Inspect the turbocharger tube and the sealing surfaces. Ensure that the retaining bracket is not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining bracket to the O-ring area.
Use brake cleaner and a NYLON brush to clean. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.

NOTE: Inspect the banjo bolt, the line surface for flatness and square-ness and the sealing surface for damage. ALWAYS USE NEW SEALING WASHERS.
Use brake cleaner and a NYLON brush to clean. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.

Remove and discard the turbocharger oil supply tube O-ring seal and the turbocharger oil supply tube bolt sealing washers.

Material: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (U.S.) / PM-4-A, PM-4-B (U.S.)

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18.

Remove and discard the TC oil filter.

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19.

Disconnect the TC wastegate control hose.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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20.

Remove the TC oil return tube bolts and then remove the TC oil return tube.

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21.

NOTE: Inspect for blockage in the turbocharger tube. Check the tube, the sealing surfaces and the flange for flatness and damage.
Use brake cleaner and a NYLON brush to clean. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.

NOTE: Ensure that the retaining bracket is not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining bracket to the O-ring area.
Use brake cleaner and a NYLON brush to clean. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.

Remove and discard the turbocharger oil return tube O-ring seal and turbocharger oil return tube gasket.

Material: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (U.S.) / PM-4-A, PM-4-B (U.S.)

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AWD (all-wheel drive) vehicles

22.

Remove the engine mount. Refer to: ENGINE MOUNT - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4.

23.

Lower the floor jack 11 mm (.4330 in).
Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack

Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

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24.

Detach the CHT wiring harness retainer and then disconnect the CHT electrical connector. Detach the TC control valve vacuum tube retainers and position aside.

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All vehicles

NOTE: The turbocharger on AWD vehicles can be removed out the top after lowering the engine. The turbocharger on FWD vehicle can be removed out the bottom.

25.

Remove the lower TC mounting nuts, then remove the TC.

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26.

Remove and discard the TC gasket.

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27.

Remove the TC mounting studs if they need to be removed.

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28.

Remove the TC exhaust flange studbolts if they need to be removed.

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