Turbocharger Coolant Supply Tube: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Assemble the TC coolant supply tube and the TC coolant return tube. Install the TC coolant tube clamp and then install the TC coolant tube clamp bolt finger tight.
- Install the new TC coolant tube sealing washers. Install the new TC coolant tube O-ring seals and lubricate with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications
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NOTE: Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger tube to engine O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.
- Hand start the TC cooling tube-to-block bolt at this stage.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Install the TC coolant tube hose end to the water outlet adapter port. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Fit the O-ring end of the TC coolant tubes to the TC. The lower coolant inlet tube goes into the TC first.
- Install and tighten the TC coolant tube-to- TC bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Tighten the TC coolant tube-to-block bolt.
Torque: 27 lb.ft (37 Nm)
- Tighten the TC clamp bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Hand start the TC cooling tube-to-block bolt at this stage.
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter .
- Install the TC outlet pipe. Install and tighten the TC outlet pipe retaining nuts. Tighten the TC outlet pipe clamps.
Torque: Nuts : 97 lb.in (11 Nm) Clamps : 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
- Connect the TC bypass valve electrical connector and attach the harness retainer to the studbolt. Connect the TC bypass hose and clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- If equipped, install the underbody shield and the retainers.
- Install the underbody shield and the retainers.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling And Bleeding .