Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear door scuff plate. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the rear seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
If equipped, remove the utility tray from behind the rear seat. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Pull the carpet or mat back to expose the lower body insulator bolt head.
Remove and discard the bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Bolt
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Remove the insulator.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Body Mount Insulator
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NOTE: Do not reuse body support mounting fasteners. New fasteners must be installed for each fastener that has been removed or loosened.

NOTE: No lubricants of any kind are to be used during body insulator installation.

Fig 3: Bolt With Torque Specification

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.