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Engine Support Insulators: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).
  3. Remove the radiator sight shield (8C291).
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Sight Shield
    G03400907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (8A080).
    1. Disconnect the hose.
    2. Remove the bolts.
    3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
      Fig 2: Removing Coolant Recovery Reservoir
      G03400908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tool.
    Fig 3: Installing Special Tool
    G03400909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the special tool.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool
    G03400910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the special tool.
    Fig 5: Installing Special Tool
    G03400911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  9. Remove the LH engine mount nut.
    Fig 6: Removing LH Engine Mount Nut
    G03400912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
    Fig 7: Removing RH Engine Mount Nut
    G03400913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Raise the engine.
    Fig 8: Raising Engine
    G03400914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  14. Position the bracket aside.
    • Remove the nut.
      Fig 9: Removing Nut
      G03400915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the engine ground strap.
    • Remove the nut.
      Fig 10: Disconnecting Engine Ground Strap
      G03400916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the LH engine insulator (6038).
    • Remove the bolts.
      Fig 11: Removing LH Engine Insulator
      G03400917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the RH engine insulator.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Remove the nuts.
      Fig 12: Removing RH Engine Insulator
      G03400918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.