Support Insulator - Lower, Rear: Removal

NOTE: 2.0L Zetec shown; 2.0L SPI similar.

Fig 1: Installing Three-Bar Engine Support

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Install Three-Bar Engine Support.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the splash shield bolts from the engine support crossmember.

Fig 2: Removing Splash Shield Bolts From Engine Support Crossmember
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Remove the bolts and the crossmember

Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Crossmember
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NOTE: Disconnect the A/C line from the retainer located on the front of the engine crossmember.

Remove the engine crossmember.
1. Remove the bolts and nuts.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Engine Crossmember
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2. Remove the lower front insulator nuts.
3. Remove the lower rear insulator nuts.
4. Remove the engine support crossmember.
Lower the vehicle.
Partially lower the rear of the engine to gain access to the lower rear insulator bolt.
- Loosen the nuts on Three-Bar Engine Support.
  
  Fig 5: Loosening Nuts On Three-Bar Engine Support
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Raise the vehicle.
Remove the lower rear support insulator.
1. Remove the nut and the bolt.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Lower Rear Support Insulator
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2. Remove the lower rear support insulator.