Engine mechanics - 1.6L (LDE, LLU), 1.8L (2H0) (Turbocharger Replacement): Repair Instructions
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra J
- Section
- Engine mechanics - 1.6L (LDE, LLU), 1.8L (2H0) › Repair Instructions › Turbocharger Replacement
EngineTurbocharger Replacement
Turbocharger ReplacementRemoval Procedure
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| 1. | Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement . |
| 2. | Remove the turbocharger oil return hose. Refer to Turbocharger Oil Return Hose Replacement . |
| 3. | Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement . |
Note: Release the quick connect fitting (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service . |
| 4. | Remove the turbocharger coolant return hose (1) from the engine coolant return pipe (5). |
| 5. | Remove the turbocharger coolant return hose (1) from the engine coolant thermostat housing (4). |
| 6. | Remove the turbocharger coolant return hose (1) from the engine coolant air bleed hose (2) |
| 7. | Remove turbocharger coolant feed pipe from turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Replacement . |
| 8. | Loosen the turbocharger oil feed pipe (2) from the turbocharger. |
| • | Remove the hollow bolt (1). |
| • | Remove and DISCARD the 2 sealing rings (3). |
| 9. | Remove and DISCARD the 9 turbocharger fasteners (1). |
| 10. | Remove and DISCARD the turbocharger washer (2). |
| 11. | Remove the turbocharger (4). |
| 12. | Remove and DISCARD the exhaust manifold gasket (3). |
Disassemble Procedure
Remove the turbocharger coolant return pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement .
Assemble Procedure
Install the turbocharger coolant return pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement .
Installation Procedure
| 1. | Clean the exhaust manifold gasket surface. |
| 2. | Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (3) to the exhaust manifold. |
Note: Position the turbocharger oil feed pipe. |
| 3. | Install the turbocharger (4). |
| 4. | Install a NEW turbocharger washer (2). |
| 5. | Install 9 NEW turbocharger fasteners (1). |
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution . |
| 6. | Tighten the 9 turbocharger nuts (1) to 2 N·m (18 lb in) in the sequence as shown. |
| 7. | Repeat the tightening procedure, tighten the 9 turbocharger nuts (1) to 8 N·m (71 lb in) in the sequence as shown. |
| 8. | Position the turbocharger oil feed pipe (2) to the turbocharger. |
| 9. | Install the turbocharger oil feed pipe hollow bolt (1) and 2 NEW sealing rings (3) and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) . |
| 10. | Install the turbocharger coolant feed pipe to the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Replacement . |
Note: Install the quick connect fitting (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service . |
| 11. | Install the turbocharger coolant return hose (1) to the engine coolant air bleed hose (2). |
| 12. | Install the turbocharger coolant return hose (1) to the engine coolant thermostat housing (4). |
| 13. | Install the turbocharger coolant return hose (1) to the engine coolant return pipe (5). |
| 14. | Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement . |
| 15. | Install the turbocharger oil return hose. Refer to Turbocharger Oil Return Hose Replacement . |
| 16. | Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement . |
| 17. | Fill the engine. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications . |
| 18. | Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling . |
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