Can you change the turbo on a freelander TD4 without removing the IRD? well the simple answer is yes... i have just removed the turbo on my hippo and i will share.
Jack up and support vehicle with axle stands
1. remove engine cover
2. remover air filter cover
3. remove air filter
4. remove turbo hose from pressure side of turbo (outlet) two jubilee clips and from MAF (inlet) two clips and it slides right off.
5. remove the turbo control solenoid complete with bracket (this can be done from above)
6. remove oil banjo bolt
Now comes the tricky bit
7. from under the car remove the retaining bolt on the exhaust pipe
8. gaining access from the passenger side wheel arch where the steering rod goes through (using extensions) remove the other retaining bolt on the exhaust.
9. for easy access to mounting bolts and oil return hose cable tie exhaust out of the way.
10. with your arm up over the top of the IRD you can access the jubilee clips for the return hose (6mm ratchet does the trick)
11. just above the return hose there are two 13mm retaining bolts for the turbo (good pic of this in haynes manual) you have to go by feel but it's not too bad.
12. all that is now holding the turbo on are the three bolts that are accessed through the air filter housing.
13. remove three rubber bungs and push down heat protection plate and slide toward windscreen.
14. with this remove there are three 10mm bolts accessed through the holes.
15. OMG the turbo is off.
don't think I've missed anything
i actually did step 11 last..... i didn't know the bolts were there and was wondering why i couldn't get the bloody thing off. doing this last i was able to support the turbo from underneath and remove it that way.
I did this on my own (billy no mates) i have no previous landrover experience but i do know my way round a tool box and it took three/four hours. now i know where everything is i rec it could be done in 45mins to and hour with only the need to replace one gasket.
Jack up and support vehicle with axle stands
1. remove engine cover
2. remover air filter cover
3. remove air filter
4. remove turbo hose from pressure side of turbo (outlet) two jubilee clips and from MAF (inlet) two clips and it slides right off.
5. remove the turbo control solenoid complete with bracket (this can be done from above)
6. remove oil banjo bolt
Now comes the tricky bit
7. from under the car remove the retaining bolt on the exhaust pipe
8. gaining access from the passenger side wheel arch where the steering rod goes through (using extensions) remove the other retaining bolt on the exhaust.
9. for easy access to mounting bolts and oil return hose cable tie exhaust out of the way.
10. with your arm up over the top of the IRD you can access the jubilee clips for the return hose (6mm ratchet does the trick)
11. just above the return hose there are two 13mm retaining bolts for the turbo (good pic of this in haynes manual) you have to go by feel but it's not too bad.
12. all that is now holding the turbo on are the three bolts that are accessed through the air filter housing.
13. remove three rubber bungs and push down heat protection plate and slide toward windscreen.
14. with this remove there are three 10mm bolts accessed through the holes.
15. OMG the turbo is off.
don't think I've missed anything
i actually did step 11 last..... i didn't know the bolts were there and was wondering why i couldn't get the bloody thing off. doing this last i was able to support the turbo from underneath and remove it that way.
I did this on my own (billy no mates) i have no previous landrover experience but i do know my way round a tool box and it took three/four hours. now i know where everything is i rec it could be done in 45mins to and hour with only the need to replace one gasket.
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