Removing Electronic Adjuster - Cylinder Bank 4-6

→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

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Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

• Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx. 
• Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f) 

1. Release and pull off the cable plug -1-  on the electronic adjuster.
   1. 1.1. Unscrew cheese head bolt (hexagon socket a/f 5, M6 x 30) -2-  on the electronic adjuster.

      Tool recommendation: 1/4-inch bit insert for hexagon socket (a/f 5) with ratchet ring wrench (a/f 8) 

      Fig 1: Removing Electronic Adjuster For Turbocharger, Cylinder Bank 4-6

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2. Lever off the ball joint -1-  of the actuating rod on the turbocharger using a screwdriver.
   Fig 2: Levering Off Ball Joint Actuating Rod For Electronic Adjuster, Cylinder Bank 4-6

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3. Unscrew cheese head bolts (hexagon socket a/f 5, M6 x 30) at the bottom -1-  on the electronic adjuster.

   Tool recommendation: Two extensions (3/8-inch) and socket-wrench insert with ball joint hexagon socket (a/f 5) 

   Fig 3: Identifying Bottom Fastening Screws On Electronic Adjuster, Cylinder Bank 4-6

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   Using tools → Electronic adjuster for turbocharger 

   Fig 4: Removing Electronic Adjuster For Turbocharger Using Tools

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4. Remove electronic adjuster.