Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Removal of Intake Manifold Cover allows access to disconnecting the electrical connector.

Intake Manifold Cover- Remove - Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LF4)

Fig 1: Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose And Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct

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Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose Clamp @ Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose - Remove
Charge Air Bypass Valve Hose @ Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct - Remove

Fig 2: Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube And Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct

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Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct Clamp @ Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube - Remove
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube @ Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct - Remove

Fig 3: Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct

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NOTE:

Disconnect clamp from front outlet, not rear.

Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct Clamp @ Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct - Remove

NOTE:

Retainer spring is buried low and is a blind operation.

NOTE:

Use a flat bladed tool to disengage both sides of the spring to remove air cleaner outlet rear duct from turbocharger.

Retainer Spring @ Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct -Disengage
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Air Cleaner Outlet Rear Duct - Remove