(Newbie) Do I need to unplug the turbocharger coolant return line to get turbo out?

watchout-everyone · 02-10-2025, 08:08 PM

Hello,

I followed few step-by-step videoes to try to get the turbo out on the 2013 BMW 528i.

I believe I got everything out but it seems this 'coolant return pipe' (red) is preventing me from pulling the turbo out completely but i am not really sure due to lack of visual. Those videos I use for reference only pulled out the 'coolant feed pipe' (blue) so I wanted to double check before yanking it out.

Does the (red) coolant return pipe also needs to be pulled out once the screw is removed? I did already remove the screw and pulled out the blue one successfully.

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It looks like it should be and a confirmation would be great.

watchout-everyone · 02-12-2025, 02:19 AM

I got the turbo out and those red pipe also needs to be off for future reference.

The yellow screw holds both (lines) together.

02-10-2025, 08:08 PM	#1
watchout-everyone Lieutenant 350 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 [0.00]	(Newbie) Do I need to unplug the turbocharger coolant return line to get turbo out? Hello, I followed few step-by-step videoes to try to get the turbo out on the 2013 BMW 528i. I believe I got everything out but it seems this 'coolant return pipe' (red) is preventing me from pulling the turbo out completely but i am not really sure due to lack of visual. Those videos I use for reference only pulled out the 'coolant feed pipe' (blue) so I wanted to double check before yanking it out. Does the (red) coolant return pipe also needs to be pulled out once the screw is removed? I did already remove the screw and pulled out the blue one successfully. View post on imgur.com It looks like it should be and a confirmation would be great.
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watchout-everyone Lieutenant 350 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 [0.00]	I got the turbo out and those red pipe also needs to be off for future reference. The yellow screw holds both (lines) together.
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