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Engine Support Insulators: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  5. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR & REGULATOR .
  6. Remove the cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  7. If the RH engine mount is to be serviced, remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTERS - EXCEPT DIESEL .
  8. Position the hose clamp back and disconnect the coolant hose.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Coolant Hose
    G02763961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the accelerator cable splash shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Cable Splash Shield
    G02763962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the accelerator and speed control cables and remove the return spring.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Accelerator And Speed Control Cables
    G02763963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the accelerator cable bracket aside.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Position the bracket and cables aside.
    Fig 4: Positioning Accelerator Cable Bracket Aside
    G02763964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the heated positive crankcase valve (PCV) tube and the vacuum hoses.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Heated Positive Crankcase Valve (PCV) Tube And Vacuum Hoses
    G02763965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the PCV coolant hoses.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting PCV Coolant Hoses
    G02763966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the vacuum tube.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Vacuum Tube
    G02763967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) motor electrical connector and remove the bypass hose.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor Electrical Connector
    G02763968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02763969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the throttle body (TB) adapter.
    • Remove the four bolts.
    • Remove the TB adapter.
    • Discard the TB adapter press-in-place gasket.
    Fig 10: Removing Throttle Body (TB) Adapter
    G02763970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the special tool on the engine, using the generator mounting holes.
    Fig 11: Installing Special Tool On Engine
    G02763971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 12: Removing Nuts
    G02763972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the special tool and raise the engine.
    Fig 13: Installing Special Tool And Raise Engine
    G02763973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: The engine is not shown for clarity.
    Fig 14: Removing Bolts And Engine Mounts From Vehicle
    G02763974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the bolts and remove the engine mounts from the vehicle.
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