Engine Support Insulators: Removal

Both engine support insulators 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold .
3. Remove the engine cooling fan and fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
4. Remove the retainers and the shield.
Fig 1: Identifying Retainers And Shield
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5. Remove the 2 stud bolts and position the heater outlet tube aside.
Fig 2: Heater Outlet Tube Stud Bolts
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6. Remove the 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.
Fig 3: Locating 2 Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
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7. Disconnect the oil fill tube from the RH valve cover.
Fig 4: Locating Oil Fill Tube
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8. Remove the bolt and the oil fill tube.
Fig 5: Oil Fill Tube Support Bracket Bolt
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9. Assemble the special tools.
Fig 6: Special Tools
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10. Install the special tools.
Fig 7: Special Tools
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11. Install the special tool and support the engine.
Fig 8: Special Tool (303-F070)
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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
12. Remove the 4 engine support insulator nuts.
13. Using the special tool, raise the engine.
Fig 9: Special Tool (303-F070)
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LH engine support insulator 

14. Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
Fig 10: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch Electrical Connector
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15. Remove the EOP switch.
Fig 11: Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Switch
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Both engine support insulators 

16. Remove the 4 bolts and the engine support insulator being serviced.