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Engine Support Insulators: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the radiator sight shield (8C291).
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Sight Shield
    G01623722Courtesy 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
      G01623723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tool.
    Fig 3: Installing Special Tool
    G01623724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the special tool.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool
    G01623725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the special tool.
    Fig 5: Installing Special Tool
    G01623726Courtesy 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
    G01623727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
    Fig 7: Removing RH Engine Mount Nut
    G01623728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Raise the engine.
    Fig 8: Raising Engine
    G01623729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  14. Position the bracket aside.
    • Remove the nut.
      Fig 9: Removing Bracket
      G01623730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the engine ground strap.
    • Remove the nut.
      Fig 10: Disconnecting Engine Ground Strap
      G01623731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the LH engine insulator (6038).
    • Remove the bolts.
      Fig 11: Removing LH Engine Insulator
      G01623732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the RH engine insulator.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Remove the nuts.
      Fig 12: Removing RH Engine Insulator
      G01623733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.