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Turbocharger LH: Removal

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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 tubes, 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 tubes 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, then remove the engine appearance cover.
    GFD462403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. If equipped, remove the retainers and the transmission housing cover.
    GFD460137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Vehicles come with a skid plate or a splash shield.
    NOTE: Skid plate shown, splash shield similar.

    If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate or splash shield.

    GFD462604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling And Bleeding .
  6. Remove the left front fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
  7. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe LH. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH .
  8. Remove the left charge air cooler intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
  9. Remove the turbocharger exhaust flange nuts.
    GFD462605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the turbocharger exhaust flange studbolts.
    GFD462606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the turbocharger coolant return tube bolt, loosen the spring clamp, then disconnect and remove the turbocharger coolant return tube.
    GFD462607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. 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

    GFD462608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Disconnect the clamp and the turbocharger wastegate control hose.
    GFD462609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove the air tube bracket retainers, then remove the air tube bracket.
    GFD462610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the EGR tube retainers, then remove the EGR tube.
    GFD462611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove and discard the EGR tube gaskets.
    GFD462612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the upper left turbocharger nut.
    GFD462613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the upper left turbocharger mounting stud.
    GFD462614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the turbocharger oil supply tube bolt, then disconnect the turbocharger oil supply tube from the turbocharger.
    GFD462615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the turbocharger oil supply tube bolt, then remove the turbocharger oil supply tube.
    GFD462616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. 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

    GFD462617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the turbocharger oil return tube bolts, then remove the turbocharger oil return tube.
    GFD462618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. 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

    GFD462619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove and discard the turbocharger oil return tube tube-to-engine block gasket.
    GFD462620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube bolt.
    GFD462621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. NOTE: Remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube from the engine block while removing the turbocharger.
    NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove the turbocharger retainers, then remove the turbocharger.

    GFD462622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. 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

    GFD462623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Remove and discard the turbocharger gasket.
    GFD462624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the turbocharger mounting stud if needed.
    GFD462625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove and discard the turbocharger exhaust flange gasket.
    GFD462626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. If needed remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube bolt, then remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube from the turbocharger.
    GFD462627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. 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.

    If the turbocharger coolant supply tube was removed from the turbocharger, then remove and discard the turbocharger coolant return tube O-ring seal.

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

GFD462628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY