Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube: 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.
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NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.
- Remove the engine appearance cover nut.
- Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
- After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.
- Disconnect the quick release couplings. Disconnect the turbocharger bypass hose clamp and the turbocharger bypass hose. remove the air cleaner outlet pipe bolts. Loosen the clamps and remove the upper air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Disconnect the turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector, then detach the harness retainer from the stud bolt. Release the charge air cooler upper inlet pipe retaining clip. Loosen the charge air cooler upper inlet pipe clamp, then remove the charge air cooler upper inlet pipe.
- Loosen the lower air cleaner outlet pipe clamp, then remove the lower air cleaner outlet pipe.
- Remove the bolts, then remove and discard the turbocharger oil supply tube.