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Turbocharger RH: 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 RH front wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  4. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
    GFD280021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. If equipped, remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
    GFD280046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling And Bleeding .
  7. Remove the lower air cleaner outlet pipe RH. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH .
  8. Loosen the clamps and then remove the lower RH - CAC intake pipe.
    GFD280047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the TC oil supply tube bolts and then remove the TC oil supply tube.
    GFD280048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. 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

    GFD280049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the catalytic converter RH. Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH .
  12. Remove the turbocharger coolant return tube bolt, then disconnect the turbocharger coolant return tube and position out of the way.
    GFD280050Courtesy 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

    GFD280051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the clamp and the TC wastegate control hose.
    GFD280052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. NOTE: AWD (all-wheel drive) is shown, FWD (front wheel drive) is similar.

    Remove the turbocharger oil return tube retainers and then remove the turbocharger oil return tube.

    GFD280053Courtesy 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 TC oil return tube tube-to-engine block gasket.
    GFD280032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the TC coolant supply tube bolt.
    GFD280054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. NOTE: Remove the TC coolant supply tube from the engine block while removing the TC.

    Remove the TC retainers and then remove the TC.

    GFD280055Courtesy 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 TC gasket.
    GFD280056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the TC mounting studs if they need to be removed.
    GFD280037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the TC exhaust flange studbolts if they need to be removed.
GFD280057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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