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Turbocharger - Removing/Installing

83audi01

Applies To
5000 TURBO
Group

21
Subject:

Turbocharger

Part Identifier 21 30
Key Points

Turbocharger removing/installing

A 033
Number

83-01

March 15, 1983
Turbocharger, removing

Work sequence

- disconnect battery
- spray all bolts and nuts with rust solvent (Liquid Wrench, 5-56, WD-40, or equivalent) remove grille



- remove vacuum pipe between intake air boot and turbocharger (right arrow)
- remove intake air boot and crankcase ventilation hose (left arrow)



- remove hose assembly between intake manifold and throttle housing (arrows)



- remove air filter-housing cover



- remove engine-mount heat shield



- remove oil supply pipe from turbocharger



- detach exhaust pipe at corrugated pipe



- loosen exhaust pipe at transmission mount and catalytic converter



- remove clamp from starter housing



- remove air hose



- detach exhaust pipe from turbocharger



- remove alternator support bolt (arrow) and hang alternator sideways. Leave wires connected



- remove oil return pipe from turbocharger



- remove turbocharger
Turbocharger, installing

- install turbocharger in reverse order of removing