Turbocharger Coolant Supply Tube: Removal

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.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
Remove the air cleaner intake pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Intake Pipe .
Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter . Refer to: Catalytic Converter - 4WD .
Remove the bracket bolt, loosen the turbocharger coolant tube bolt, then disconnect the turbocharger coolant tube.

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Remove the bracket bolt.

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Detach the wire connector retainer from the bracket. Remove the bolt, disconnect the turbocharger coolant supply tube and remove the tube.

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NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
1. Remove and discard the turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seals.
- 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.
  Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

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