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Removal And Installation: Turbocharger: Installation

  1. If removed, install the turbocharger coolant tubes. Refer to: Turbocharger Coolant Return Tube . Refer to: Turbocharger Coolant Supply Tube .
  2. If removed, install and tighten the turbocharger exhaust flange studs.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    GFD513344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. If removed, install and tighten the turbocharger mounting studs.

    Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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  4. Install the new turbocharger gasket.
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  5. NOTE: The coolant tube bracket is retained by the left lower turbocharger nut.

    Install the turbocharger, attach the coolant tube bracket, then install and tighten the turbocharger lower mounting nuts.

    Torque: 39 lb.ft (53 Nm)

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    1. Install the new turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications .

  7. NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.

    • Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue, use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger tube O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if needed.

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

    1. Install the turbocharger coolant return tube, then install and tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD513339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Connect the turbocharger electrical connector.
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  9. Install a new turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seal. Lubricate the turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seal and rubber gasket with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications .
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    • NOTE: Do not use a metal brush damage to sealing area will result in leaks.

      Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue, use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger tube to engine O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if needed.

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

    1. Install the outer half of the turbocharger coolant supply tube, then install and tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD513336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Clean and Inspect the gasket surfaces.
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  11. Install a new gasket.
    GFD513349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Install the catalytic converter, then install and tighten the new catalytic converter nuts.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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  13. Install and tighten the hanger bracket nuts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  14. Install and tighten the isolator hanger bracket bolts.

    Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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  15. NOTE: Do not reuse the turbocharger oil filter, a new turbocharger oil filter must be used.
    NOTE: Ensure that new turbocharger oil supply tube O-rings and gaskets are used.

    Install the new turbocharger oil supply tube O-rings, gaskets and oil filter if not already installed. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .

    GFD513351Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: The oil supply tube must be fully seated prior to fastener tightening.

    • NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.

      Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue, use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger and engine O-ring bores. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if needed.

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

    1. Install and fully seat the turbocharger oil supply tube, then install and tighten the bolts.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD513352Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Install the turbocharger heat shield, then install and tighten the lower bolt and the upper nuts.

    Torque: Nuts : 39 lb.ft (53 Nm) Bolt : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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  18. NOTE: Ensure that a new turbocharger oil return tube O-ring and gasket are used.

    Install a new turbocharger oil return tube O-ring seal and a new turbocharger oil return tube gasket if not already installed. Lubricate the new turbocharger oil return tube O-ring seal with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .

    GFD513353Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
    NOTE: The oil return tube must be fully seated prior to fastener rundown.

    • Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue, use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger tube O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if needed.

    1. Install the turbocharger oil return tube, then install and tighten the turbocharger oil return tube bolts.

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

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD513354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Install the air conditioning compressor mounting bracket, then install and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  21. Remove the air conditioning compressor bolt and the studbolts, then position the air conditioning compressor out of the way.
  22. Install the air conditioning compressor, then install and tighten the air conditioning compressor bolt and the studbolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  23. Connect the electrical connectors and the wire harness retainers.
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  24. Install the air conditioning compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .
  25. Install the charge air cooler (CAC) intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
  26. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
  27. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
  28. If equipped install the engine appearance cover.

    1. NOTE: Lubricating the grommets with silicone grease will aid in the installation of the engine appearance cover, and any future removal and installation of the cover.

      Lubricate each grommet with silicone grease.

      Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESE-M1C171-A)

    2. Position the engine appearance cover onto engine with the grommet aligned with the studs.
    3. Press down on the engine appearance cover at each grommet location to attach the grommets onto the studs and install the nuts.

    GFD513356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Check the engine oil level and fill as needed. Refer to: Specifications .
  30. Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  31. Check for leaks.