Remove exhaust turbocharger
NOTE:
DANGER
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
- All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
- For additional information see:
- For additional information see:
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Prior to replacing the exhaust turbocharger: Observe the notes on troubleshooting on the exhaust turbocharger.
Prior to replacing the exhaust turbocharger: Observe the notes on troubleshooting on the exhaust turbocharger.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For exhaust turbocharger damage: Check the pressure pipes, charge air cooler and intake plenum for foreign matter, damage and correct functionality.
If the oil return line is exchanged, then the connecting pipe to the oil sump must ALWAYS be cleaned, as the connecting pipe can coke.
For exhaust turbocharger damage: Check the pressure pipes, charge air cooler and intake plenum for foreign matter, damage and correct functionality.
If the oil return line is exchanged, then the connecting pipe to the oil sump must ALWAYS be cleaned, as the connecting pipe can coke.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING RESONATOR .
- Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING CHARGE AIR LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVE THE TORSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT WHERE REQUIRED .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR AXLE COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
- Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT FEED LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FEED LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE OIL RETURN LINE FOR THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Release the screw (1) at the heat shield (2).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Disconnect heat shield (2) in the marked area and remove.
- Loosen screws (3).
- Remove the heat shield (4).
- If necessary, unlock the connector (1) and disconnect it from the exhaust turbocharger.
- Secure exhaust turbocharger against falling down.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Exhaust manifold/exhaust turbocharger is not bolted to the underside, but clamped instead. When removing/replacing the exhaust manifold/exhaust turbocharger, the trim strip remains screwed on. - Release the nut in the sequence (5) to (1).
- Remove reinforcement plate (1).
- Remove exhaust turbocharger (1) upwards at front.





