Turbocharger Coolant Supply Tube: Installation
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- Install the new turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications
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- Assemble the turbocharger coolant supply tube and the turbocharger coolant return tube. Install the turbocharger coolant tube clamp and the turbocharger coolant tube clamp bolt finger tight.
- Lubricate the turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seals with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications
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- 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 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
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Install the turbocharger cooling tube bolts finger tight at this stage.
- Fit the O-ring end of the turbocharger coolant tubes to the turbocharger. The lower coolant inlet tube goes into the turbocharger first.
Material: Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)
- Install the turbocharger coolant tube hose end to the water outlet adapter port. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Tighten turbocharger the coolant tube bolt to:
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Tighten turbocharger the coolant tube bolt to:
Torque: 27 lb.ft (37 Nm)
- Tighten the turbocharger clamp bolt to:
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- 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 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
- If removed, install and tighten the turbocharger exhaust studs.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Start and check for leaks.