Removing Turbocharger

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The procedure for removing and installing is described for one side as an example. The procedure for the other side is almost identical.

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Open connections and lines must be closed off using suitable stoppers or caps.

Disconnect vacuum hose from the turbocharger vacuum unit.
Release and disconnect electric connector -1- .

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Electric connector for turbocharger shut-off valve
Disconnect oil supply line -1- .
1. 3.1 Unscrew screw -2- and pull off oil line -1- .
2. 3.2 Collect emerging oil.
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Oil line on right turbocharger
Disconnect coolant lines -1- and -2- on the turbocharger.
1. 4.1 Unscrew screw -3- and pull off coolant return line -1- .
2. 4.2 Unscrew screw -3- and pull off coolant supply line -2- .
3. 4.3 Collect emerging coolant.
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Coolant lines on right turbocharger
Loosen V-band clamp -1- .
1. 5.1 Loosen screw -2- and release V-band clamp -1- .
2. 5.2 Carefully loosen V-band clamp -1- from the turbocharger/catalytic converter flange using a hammer and wedge.
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V-band clamp on turbocharger/catalytic converter flange
Loosen turbocharger -1- .
1. 6.1 Unscrew nuts -2- and stud -3- .
2. 6.2 Unscrew nuts -4- .
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Mounting for right turbocharger
Remove turbocharger -1- .
1. 7.1 Remove turbocharger -1- by pulling it up slightly.
2. 7.2 Unscrew screw -2- and pull off active carbon filter line -3- .
3. 7.3 Remove turbocharger -1- completely.
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Active carbon filter line on turbocharger

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When removing the turbocharger, the oil return line will be damaged and must always be replaced following removal.
Replace oil return line -1- for turbocharger.
1. 8.1 Remove oil line -1- from the crankcase.
2. 8.2 Remove pin -2- from the turbocharger.
3. 8.3 Secure new oil line with pin on the turbocharger.
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Replacing oil return line for turbocharger