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Engine Support Insulators: Removal

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  1. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD - 4.6L  or INTAKE MANIFOLD - 5.4L .
  2. Remove the fan shroud and the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  3. Remove the retainers and the shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Retainers And Shield
    G01536539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nut and position the transmission fluid filler tube aside.
    Fig 2: Removing Transmission Fluid Filler Tube
    G01536540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Release the wiring retainers from the heater outlet tube bracket.
    1. Release the knock sensor electrical connector retainer.
    2. Release the engine harness routing clip retainer.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01536541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the hose from the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Hose From Heater Outlet Tube
    G01536542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the heater outlet tube studs.
    Fig 5: Removing Heater Outlet Tube Studs
    G01536543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 6: Removing Heater Outlet Tube
    G01536544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the two transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Two Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G01536545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Assemble the special tools.
    Fig 8: Assembling Special Tools
    G01536546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the special tools.
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tools
    G01536547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the special tool and support the engine.
    Fig 10: Installing Special Tool And Support Engine
    G01536548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
  14. For the RH front engine support insulator, remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTERS - EXCEPT DIESEL .
    15. NOTE: RH is shown; LH is similar.
    Fig 11: Removing Nuts
    G01536549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the nuts.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Using the Heavy Duty Engine Support, raise the engine.
  18. Raise the vehicle.
    19. NOTE: Engine is shown removed for clarity.
    Fig 12: Removing Bolts
    G01536550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the bolts and remove the insulators from the vehicle.
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