Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube LH: Removal

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.

NOTE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

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.

Remove the engine appearance cover retainers and then remove the engine appearance cover.

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Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) .
Remove the catalytic converter LH. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
Remove the TC heat shield bolts and then remove the TC heat shield.

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Detach the electrical connector retainer and then detach the electrical harness retainers from the valve cover studbolts and the valve cover.

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Remove the turbocharger oil supply tube bolts, then remove the turbocharger oil supply tube.

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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

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