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Turbocharger LH: Removal

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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. Remove the engine appearance cover retainers and then remove the engine appearance cover.
    GFD279947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove the retainers and the underbody shields.
    GFD280021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  5. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe LH. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH .
  6. Remove the catalytic converter LH. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
  7. Remove the TC heat shield bolts and then remove the TC heat shield.
    GFD280022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Loosen the clamps and then remove the LH - CAC intake pipe.
    GFD280023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Detach the electrical connector retainer and then detach the electrical harness retainers from the valve cover studbolts and the valve cover.
    GFD280024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the turbocharger oil supply tube bolts, then remove the turbocharger oil supply tube.
    GFD280025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. 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.

    Remove and discard the turbocharger oil supply tube O-ring seals and the turbocharger oil supply tube oil filter.

    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    GFD280026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the turbocharger coolant return tube bolt, then disconnect the turbocharger coolant return tube and position out of the way.
    GFD280027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. 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.

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

    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    GFD280028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Release the turbocharger wastegate control hose clamp and then disconnect the hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD280029Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the turbocharger oil return tube retainers, then remove the turbocharger oil return tube.
    GFD280030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. 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.

    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    GFD280031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove and discard the turbocharger oil return tube tube-to-engine block gasket.
    GFD280032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube bolt.
    GFD280033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. NOTE: Remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube from the engine block while removing the turbocharger.

    Remove the turbocharger retainers and then remove the turbocharger.

    GFD280034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. 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.

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

    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    GFD280035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove and discard the turbocharger gasket.
    GFD280036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the turbocharger mounting studs if they need to be removed.
    GFD280037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the turbocharger exhaust flange studs if they need to be removed.
GFD280038Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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