Removing Electronic Adjuster - Cylinder Bank 4-6

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CAUTION: Hot components

Risk of burns

→ 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)

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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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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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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Remove electronic adjuster.