Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Turbocharger Vane Control Solenoid Valve & Electrical Connector

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Remove the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement (LU3) or Water Outlet Tube Replacement (LMM) .
Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .

NOTE: It is not necessary to completely remove the PCV hose/pipe from the engine when removing the air intake pipe.

Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose/pipe from the air intake pipe. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement .
Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the turbocharger control solenoid valve.

Fig 2: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Clip

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Remove the engine wiring harness clip (1) from the bracket on the turbocharger.
Reposition the turbocharger control solenoid valve wiring harness extension out of the way.

Fig 3: View Of Air Intake Pipe & Turbocharger Clamp

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NOTE: The clamp for the air intake pipe uses reverse threads.

Loosen the air intake pipe to turbocharger clamp (1).
Remove the air intake pipe (2) from the turbocharger.