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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
    G02763026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nut and position the transmission fluid filler tube aside.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut
    G02763027Courtesy 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: Releasing Wiring Retainers From Heater Outlet Tube Bracket
    G02763028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the hose from the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Hose From Heater Outlet Tube
    G02763029Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the heater outlet tube studs.
    Fig 5: Removing Heater Outlet Tube Studs
    G02763030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 6: Removing Heater Outlet Tube
    G02763031Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the two transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G02763032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Assemble the special tools.
    Fig 8: Assembling Special Tools
    G02763033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the special tools.
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tools
    G02763034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the special tool and support the engine.
    Fig 10: Installing Special Tool And Supporting Engine
    G02763035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Raise the vehicle on the hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  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
    G02763036Courtesy 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 Insulators From Vehicle
    G02763037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the bolts and remove the insulators from the vehicle.
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