- 1). Remove all covers and engine components obstructing access to the turbocharger. On some vehicles this will be a simple removal of the turbo heat shield, while other vehicles may require more extensive preparation, such as removal of the vehicle radiator. Once all obstructions are removed, there will be room to access and remove the turbocharger.
- 2). Remove all oil lines and other fittings from the turbocharger. Various oil, coolant, and vacuum lines run from the turbocharger to the engine and/or intake track. Unfasten all lines' clamp rings, and pull them free of the turbo unit.
- 3). Disconnect the intercooler piping from the turbocharger by loosening the pipes' clamp rings, and pulling the pipe ends free of the turbocharger. Remove the nuts holding the turbocharger to the exhaust manifold, and the turbo will lift free, allowing fitment of your new turbocharger.
- 4). Install your new turbocharger to the exhaust manifold by retightening the stock manifold nuts. Likewise connect the intercooler piping and all stock lines to your new turbocharger in the opposite procedure of removal. Reinstall all engine components that were removed for turbocharger access.
- 5). Tune your engine with its upgraded turbo by installing engine tuning software. There are various universal piggyback systems which allow you to edit the ECU's stock fuel maps. Alternatively, a standalone, fully tunable ECU can be installed and tuned by a professional.
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