Waste Gate Actuator

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Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST (EXCEPT FOR STI)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
Remove the exhaust cover.

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Remove the vacuum control hose (B) from the waste gate actuator (A) of the turbocharger, and connect the Mighty Vac to the waste gate actuator (A).

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Pressurize slowly with the Mighty Vac, and check the pressure when the control rod stroke (D) becomes 1±0.15 mm (0.0394±0.0059 in). If it is not within the standard, replace the turbocharger assembly.
CAUTION: Do not pressurize over 112.7 kPa (1.15 kg/cm² , 16.34 psi) to prevent damaging the waste gate actuator.

Operating pressure (control rod stroke 1±0.15 mm (0.0394±0.0059 in)):

Standard

84.0 - 88.0 kPa (0.86 - 0.90 kg/cm² , 12.18 - 12.76 psi)
After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)