How to Remove and Add a Turbo on a 500 Abarth

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How to Remove and Add a Turbo on a 500 Abarth

Post by texanbrit » Sat Oct 06, 2018 9:48 pm

Originally these instructions were on the club wiki, but the wiki has been retired as there was nobody was contributing to it (not even me).

So I'm going to transplant the instructions into this thread as best I can and hope that works. It will take some time......

They are also available on my personal Microsoft cloud storage in their original format, but I'm hoping they will be easier to find in the forum: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AoFbd0rcEyU97myAiPn ... d?e=uQW25u

You also get a free set of these instructions with the purchase of a NGen Performance Turbo (just sayin').

These instructions work for both replacing your turbo and upgrading to something more beefy. They are adapted from the instructions that NGEN Customs & Performance provide with their turbo upgrades.

I find these instructions are useful for other basic things, like removing the front bumper cover or changing the manifold (even on a non-turbo car).

If I had one tip then it would be be patient, it often feels like these cars fight against the most basic of jobs. Or maybe that's just me.

Big thank you to Bryan of NGen Customs and Performance for allowing these instructions to be shared in this manner.
2013 Abarth 500c (NGen Turbo'd) - Isabella
2012 500 Pop (broken, engine rebuild on hold) - Popabella
2014 500L (Daily workhorse) - The Hulk
2013 Abarth 500 (broken engine, current project) - Abby

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Re: How to Remove and Add a Turbo

Post by Outoway » Mon Jul 01, 2019 12:35 pm

Ok quick question, those don’t mention anything about the radiator or a/c.... do they need to be disconnected as well?

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Re: How to Remove and Add a Turbo

Post by texanbrit » Mon Jul 01, 2019 1:37 pm

Don't think so, but I'll check with Bryan. Bryan also said he now has a less invasive way to get the turbo off, without removing the manifold, but I haven't seen it yet.
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Re: How to Remove and Add a Turbo on a 500 Abarth

Post by texanbrit » Sun May 31, 2020 10:03 am

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Performance Turbo
2012+ Fiat Abarth/500T
2014+ Fiat 500L
2016+ Fiat 500X/Jeep Renegade (1.4T Only)
2017+ Fiat 124 Spider (including Abarth)
2013+ Dodge Dart (1.4T Only)
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Installation Instructions
Please Note: These instructions are specific to the Abarth/500T. Other vehicles listed above will be similar/same for most of the install.
2013 Abarth 500c (NGen Turbo'd) - Isabella
2012 500 Pop (broken, engine rebuild on hold) - Popabella
2014 500L (Daily workhorse) - The Hulk
2013 Abarth 500 (broken engine, current project) - Abby

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Re: How to Remove and Add a Turbo on a 500 Abarth

Post by texanbrit » Sun May 31, 2020 10:08 am

Tools Needed:
Floor Jack & Jack Stands
3/8” Socket Wrench
½” Socket Wrench
3/8” Socket Extension
½” Socket Extension
Torque Wrench (for removing wheels)
T-27, T-60 Torx Socket
Phillips Head Screwdriver
8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mm Sockets
1” Socket
13mm wrench
22mm Wrench (for o2 sensor)
Magnet (in case you drop a bolt/nut)
½” & ¼” electric impact gun

Step 1:
Raise the Front of the Vehicle and place on Jack Stands

Step 2:
Remove Wheels (17mm Socket)
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2013 Abarth 500c (NGen Turbo'd) - Isabella
2012 500 Pop (broken, engine rebuild on hold) - Popabella
2014 500L (Daily workhorse) - The Hulk
2013 Abarth 500 (broken engine, current project) - Abby

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Re: How to Remove and Add a Turbo on a 500 Abarth

Post by texanbrit » Sun May 31, 2020 10:17 am

Step 3:
Remove the Front Bumper
- (4) T-27 Torx Bolts up Top
Tork up top
Tork up top
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- (3) T-27 Torx Bolts on bottom
Tork on Bottom
Tork on Bottom
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- (2) Phillips head screws on bottom
- (6) Phillips head screws in inner fender (3 each side)
Inner liner
Inner liner
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- (2) T-27 Torx Bolts (Bumper attaches to fender)
- Disconnect DRL, Fog Lights and Bumper Lights.
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2013 Abarth 500c (NGen Turbo'd) - Isabella
2012 500 Pop (broken, engine rebuild on hold) - Popabella
2014 500L (Daily workhorse) - The Hulk
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Re: How to Remove and Add a Turbo on a 500 Abarth

Post by texanbrit » Sun May 31, 2020 10:26 am

Step 4:
Remove Heat/Engine Cover and/or Factory Airbox
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Step 5:
Disconnect and Remove the Battery
- (2) 10mm Nuts (positive/negative terminals)
- (1) 13mm bolt (secures battery)
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Step 6:
Remove Turbo Bracket
- (2) 13mm bolts
- (1) 13mm nut
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2013 Abarth 500c (NGen Turbo'd) - Isabella
2012 500 Pop (broken, engine rebuild on hold) - Popabella
2014 500L (Daily workhorse) - The Hulk
2013 Abarth 500 (broken engine, current project) - Abby

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Re: How to Remove and Add a Turbo on a 500 Abarth

Post by texanbrit » Sun May 31, 2020 10:27 am

Step 7:
Disconnect Hose Clamp from Intake and then remove Intake from Turbo
- (1) 8mm bolt to clamp
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Step 8:
Remove Turbo Heatshield/Blanket from top of Turbo/Downpipe
- (3) 10mm bolts
- (2) 10mm nuts
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Step 9:
Remove Headlights
- (6) 10mm bolts (3 each side)
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2013 Abarth 500c (NGen Turbo'd) - Isabella
2012 500 Pop (broken, engine rebuild on hold) - Popabella
2014 500L (Daily workhorse) - The Hulk
2013 Abarth 500 (broken engine, current project) - Abby

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Re: How to Remove and Add a Turbo on a 500 Abarth

Post by texanbrit » Sun May 31, 2020 10:35 am

Step 10:
Disconnect Intercooler Hoses from Front Mount Intercooler Core (EC FMIC pictured)
- (2) 8mm hose clamps
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Step 11:
Remove Crash Bar (leave Intercooler Core attached)
- (8) 15mm bolts
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Step 12:
Remove bolts at top of fender that secure the front core support
- (4) 13mm bolts
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2013 Abarth 500c (NGen Turbo'd) - Isabella
2012 500 Pop (broken, engine rebuild on hold) - Popabella
2014 500L (Daily workhorse) - The Hulk
2013 Abarth 500 (broken engine, current project) - Abby

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Re: How to Remove and Add a Turbo on a 500 Abarth

Post by texanbrit » Sun May 31, 2020 10:38 am

Step 13:
Remove bottom bumper supports, then reinstall one bolt back on each side leaving it loose
- (8) 15mm bolts (4 each side)
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Step 14:
Disconnect turbo surge connector from Diverter Valve (DV)
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Step 15:
Remove intercooler hose from bottom of turbo
- (1) 8mm clamp
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2013 Abarth 500c (NGen Turbo'd) - Isabella
2012 500 Pop (broken, engine rebuild on hold) - Popabella
2014 500L (Daily workhorse) - The Hulk
2013 Abarth 500 (broken engine, current project) - Abby

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