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Removal And Installation: Turbocharger: 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.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
  3. Remove the CAC inlet pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
  4. Disconnect the turbocharger wastegate electrical connector.
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    LHD FWD/RHD FWD 

  5. Remove the front RH half shaft. Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH - 1.5L EcoBoost (129kW/175PS) (CR) .
  6. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter .

    LHD AWD/RHD AWD 

  7. Remove the power transfer unit. Refer to: Power Transfer Unit - Vehicles With: Power Transfer Unit Oil-to-Coolant Cooler . Refer to: Power Transfer Unit - Vehicles Without: Power Transfer Unit Oil-to-Coolant Cooler .
  8. Remove the nuts and the catalytic converter lower bracket.
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  9. Loosen the clamp nut and position the catalytic converter aside.
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  10. Remove the bolts and discard the turbocharger oil return tube.
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  11. Remove the nuts and the bolt, then remove the turbocharger heat shield.
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  12. Remove the bolt and the outer half of the turbocharger coolant supply tube.
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    • Remove and discard the turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seals.

    • NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
      NOTE: Only use the specified material.
      NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

      Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Clean the turbocharger coolant tube sealing surfaces. Inspect the sealing surfaces for debris or damage, make sure the retaining bracket is not bent, check for squareness of the O-ring area. Install new components if needed. Refer to: Specifications .

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  13. Remove the bolt and position the turbocharger oil supply tube out of the engine cylinder block.
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  14. Remove the bolt and position the turbocharger coolant return tube out of the engine cylinder head.
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  15. Remove the nuts, then remove the turbocharger.
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  16. Remove and discard the turbocharger gasket.
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  17. Only if required.Remove and discard the turbocharger mounting studs.
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  18. Only if required.Remove the nuts and the turbocharger elbow adapter.
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  19. NOTE: This step is only needed if the component was removed.

    Inspect, clean and replace the turbocharger elbow adapter gasket as needed.

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  20. Remove the bolt and discard the turbocharger oil supply tube.
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  21. Only if required.Remove the bolt and the turbocharger coolant return tube.
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    • Remove and discard the turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seals.

    • NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
      NOTE: Only use the specified material.
      NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

      Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Clean the turbocharger coolant tube sealing surfaces. Inspect the sealing surfaces for debris or damage, make sure the retaining bracket is not bent, check for squareness of the O-ring area. Install new components if needed. Refer to: Specifications .

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  22. Only if required.Remove the turbocharger coolant return tube.
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    • Remove and discard the turbocharger coolant tube O-ring seal.

    • NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
      NOTE: Only use the specified material.
      NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

      Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Clean the turbocharger coolant tube sealing surfaces. Inspect the sealing surfaces for debris or damage, make sure the retaining bracket is not bent, check for squareness of the O-ring area. Install new components if needed. Refer to: Specifications .

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  23. Only if required.Remove and discard the turbocharger stud bolts.
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