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.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Remove the engine rear undershield. Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield .
Remove the left front fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
Remove the charge air cooler intake pipe - left side. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
Detach the harness retainer, then move the harness out of the way.

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NOTE: The left turbocharger oil supply tube does not have a turbocharger oil supply filter.

Remove the turbocharger oil supply tube bolts, then remove and discard the turbocharger oil supply tube.

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Remove the turbocharger oil return tube bolts, then remove and discard the turbocharger oil return tube.

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Disconnect the wastegate control actuator electrical connector.

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Remove the catalytic converter LH. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
NOTE: If the 2 piece turbocharger cooling tubes are separated or the rubber gasket is leaking, then the rubber gasket must be replaced.

Remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube bolt, then disconnect the turbocharger coolant supply tube from the engine.

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NOTE: If the 2 piece turbocharger cooling tubes are separated or the rubber gasket is leaking, then the rubber gasket must be replaced.

Remove the turbocharger coolant return tube bolt, then disconnect the turbocharger coolant return tube from the engine.

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NOTE: Remove the coolant tubes with the turbocharger. If the 2 piece turbocharger cooling tubes are separated, then the rubber gasket must be replaced.

Remove and discard the turbocharger retainers, then remove the turbocharger.

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1. Remove and discard the turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seals.
2. NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
  
  Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Clean the turbocharger coolant tube sealing surfaces. Inspect the sealing surfaces for debris or damage and make sure the retaining bracket is not bent, check for squareness of the O-ring area. Install new components if necessary.
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NOTE: If the 2 piece turbocharger cooling tubes were separated or the rubber gasket is leaking, then the rubber gasket must be replaced.

If needed, then remove and discard the rubber gasket.

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

If needed, inspect and clean the turbocharger cooling tube sealing surfaces, using brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Install new components if necessary.

Material

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

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If needed, remove the turbocharger coolant tubes from the turbocharger. Refer to: Turbocharger Coolant Return Tube LH .
Remove and discard the turbocharger gasket.

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If needed, remove the studbolts.

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