Section 9 (Engine Intake System (Induction) And Turbocharger (H4DOTC)): Turbocharger: Removal

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Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting\Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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Lift up the vehicle.
Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. < Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the intercooler. < Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Lower the vehicle.
Separate the joint pipe from turbocharger.

Fig 2: Locating Turbocharger Joint Pipe Bolts
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Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from coolant filler tank.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Coolant Hoses Clamp
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Disconnect the air control hose (A), and loosen the clamp holding the intake duct to the turbocharger.

Fig 4: Identifying Air Control Hose With Bolt
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Remove the oil inlet pipe from the turbocharger.
CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the oil pipe on the cylinder head side, fix the section (a) shown in the figure when loosing the oil inlet pipe flare nut, and avoid the part from rotating together while loosening the nut.

Fig 5: Oil Inlet Pipe, Bolts And Bracket
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Fig 6: Locating Oil Inlet Pipe, Bracket And Bolts
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Disconnect the engine coolant hose from the water pipe.

Fig 7: Disconnecting\Connecting Engine Coolant Hose
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Disconnect the oil outlet hose from the oil outlet pipe, and remove the turbocharger.

Fig 8: Locating Oil Outlet Hose Clip
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Remove the turbocharger stay.

Fig 9: Identifying Turbocharger Stay Components
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