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Procedure before replacing the turbo

Procedure before replacing the turbo

To remove


1. Raise the car, place a receptacle under the car and drain the oil through the drain plug on the oil sump. Fit the drain plug.


2. Lower the car and fill with oil to the MAX marking. The distance between the markings correspond to a volume of 1 litre (1.05 qt).

3. Start the engine and run it at idle speed until the thermostat has opened (radiator fan starts).

4. Raise the car and drain the oil. Fit the drain plug.

Tightening torque 25 Nm (19 lbf ft)

5. Lower the car and remove the upper engine cover.

6. Unplug the EGR-valve connector.


7. Take off the lid on the oil filter housing and remove the oil filter.

Note

A 36 mm socket is required.


8. Change the O-rings.

9. Fit a new oil filter and tighten the lid on the oil filter housing.

Tightening torque 25 Nm (18 lbf ft)


10. Plug in the EGR-valve connector.

11. Top up engine oil according to specifications, see Lubricating system

12. Start the engine and let it run until the oil pressure warning lamp goes out. Stop the engine and check the oil level. Top up if necessary.