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Removal (3.1L VIN V)

  1. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Drain coolant from radiator. Remove intercooler-to-intake manifold duct. Remove air cleaner-to-turbocharger duct at turbo unit.
  2. Remove air cleaner inlet duct assembly, air cleaner and intercooler duct at turbocharger. Remove turbocharger heat covers. Remove oxygen sensor.
  3. Disconnect coolant return line and oil supply line at turbocharger. Disconnect vacuum lines at turbocharger compressor outlet and actuator assembly.
  4. Remove wastegate actuator arm retaining clip and remove actuator arm from wastegate. Remove wastegate actuator from turbocharger. Remove cruise control servo and set aside.
  5. Remove turbocharger downpipe, coolant hose and oil drain hose. Remove exhaust crossover from turbocharger. Remove turbocharger assembly.
NOTE: Each turbocharger has a unique sound or noise level when operating. If the sound cycles up and down, check for air restrictions in the intake tube and dirt build-up in the compressor housing/wheel. If a high pitched noise or whistle occurs, look for an inlet air or exhaust gas leak.