Turbocharger LH: Installation

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Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
If removed, apply high temperature nickel anti-seize lubricant to the studbolt threads, then install and tighten the studbolts.
Material

: Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant / XL-2

Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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Install the new turbocharger gasket by pressing the gasket into the turbocharger flange groove evenly until at least 50% of the gasket is within the groove.

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If removed, install the turbocharger coolant supply tubes. Refer to: Turbocharger Coolant Return Tube LH .
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1. If needed, then install the turbocharger cooling tube rubber gasket. After installing the new rubber gasket, lubricate with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications .
Install the new turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seals Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications .

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NOTE: Install the coolant tubes to the engine with the turbocharger.
1. 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 bores. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if necessary.
2. Install the turbocharger, then install and tighten the new turbocharger retainers as indicated in the following 3 stages.
  Material
  
  : Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
  
  Torque
  
  : Stage 1: Tighten 1-3 in the sequence shown to : 18 lb.in (2 Nm); Stage 2: Tighten 1-3 in the sequence shown to : 24 lb.ft (32 Nm); Stage 3: Re-tighten 1 to : 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)
Fig 1: Turbocharger LH Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install and tighten the turbocharger coolant return tube bolt.
Torque

: Stage 1: Tighten to. : 89 lb.in (10 Nm); Stage 2: Tighten an additional 30 degrees or tighten to 16 Nm, whichever comes first. : 30 deg.

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Install and tighten the turbocharger coolant supply tube bolt.
Torque

: Stage 1: Tighten to : 89 lb.in (10 Nm); Stage 2: Tighten an additional : 30 deg.

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Install the catalytic converter LH. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
Connect the wastegate control actuator electrical connector.

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Lubricate the new turbocharger oil return tube O-ring seals with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .

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1. NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to the 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 necessary.
2. Fully seat the turbocharger oil return tube into the turbocharger and engine bore holes flush to 2.5 mm off of the mounting surface prior to tightening the bolts. Install the new 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
  
  : Stage 1: Tighten to : 89 lb.in (10 Nm); Stage 2: Tighten an additional : 30 deg.
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Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .

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1. NOTE: Do not use any brushes, damage to sealing area will result in leaks and possible internal turbo bearing damage.
  
  Use brake cleaner on a lint free rag to remove the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger and the engine oil filter adapter O-ring bores. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if necessary.
2. Install the oil supply tube and the bolts, by simultaneously fully seating the oil supply tube into the turbocharger bore hole and the engine oil filter adapter bore hole flush to 2.5 mm off the mounting surface prior to tightening the bolts, then tighten the bolts in the following 2 stages.
  Material
  
  : Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
  
  Torque
  
  : Stage 1: Tighten to : 89 lb.in (10 Nm); Stage 2: Tighten an additional : 30 deg.
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Attach the harness retainer.

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Install the charge air cooler intake pipe - left side. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
Install the left front fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
Install the engine rear undershield. Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield .
Check and top off the engine oil level as needed. Refer to: Specifications .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Road test the vehicle.