Ba Turbocharger Removal, Mongrel Engine Mount Heat Shield.

[ljf12]

I am trying to remove the turbocharger off a 2002 XR6, I am having a problem and have not been able to find an answer on forums etc.

My car has the support bracket that is attached to the engine(engine mount?) and also the lower two studs where the turbocharger is bolted to the exhaust manifold.

To remove the turbocharger the bracket has to be unbolted from the engine, my problem is I can't access the the bolt closest to the rear because the engine mount heat shield is covering it.

Does anyone know how to remove the engine mount heatshield ?

Thanks

[matsfgxr6turbo]

grinder ftw

[Ralph Wiggum]

Use a pair of needle nose pliers or vice grips to grip the lower studs and remove them from the manifold.

[ljf12]

Thanks Ralph Wiggum

Took me a while but I think I figured out what you mean.

Are you saying you leave the "H" bracket bolted to the engine mount/block and remove the lower two manifold to turbo studs ? Can you then remove the turbocharger and manifold as a unit ?

Thanks

[Ralph Wiggum]

yes and yes

[ljf12]

Thanks