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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Disconnect the EWGA extension connector (A).
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  4. Remove the intake pipe stay (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    M8 Bolt: 18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    M10 Bolt: 29.4 - 34.3 N.m (3.0 - 3.5 kgf.m, 21.6 - 25.3 lb.ft)

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  5. Remove the intake pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolt: 29.4 - 39.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kgf.m, 21.6 - 28.9 lb.ft)

    Nut: 35.3 - 41.1 N.m (3.6 - 4.2 kgf.m, 26.0 - 30.3 lb.ft)

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  6. Remove the heat protector (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    Heat protector mounting bolt: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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  7. Remove the turbo charger water pipe & hose (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Flange Bolt: 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    Eye Bolt: 26.4 - 32.3 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 32.3 lb.ft)

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  8. Disconnect the shaft link (A) by removing the C-ring (B).
  9. Remove the electric waste gate actuator by loosening the bolts (C).
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