Section 16 (Intake (Induction) (H4DOTC)): Turbocharger: Removal

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Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Remove the intercooler bracket RH.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Lower the vehicle.
Separate the turbocharger joint pipe from turbocharger.

Fig 2: Separating Turbocharger Joint Pipe From Turbocharger
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Disconnect the engine coolant hose which is connected to coolant filler tank.
Loosen the clamp which secures turbocharger to intake duct.

Fig 3: Loosening Clamp
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Remove the bolt which secures bracket of oil pipe to turbocharger.
Remove the oil pipe from turbocharger.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Pipe From Turbocharger
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Remove the turbocharger bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Turbocharger Bracket
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Disconnect the oil outlet hose from pipe.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Oil Outlet Hose From Pipe
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Take out the turbocharger from engine compartment.