Transaxle Support Insulator - Lower, Front: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
Remove the LH splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 4 bolts and the rear cross brace.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Cross Brace Bolts
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Remove the lower front insulator through bolt and the 2 cross brace bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Lower Front Insulator Through Bolt And Cross Brace Bolts
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Remove the cross brace nut and remove the brace.

Fig 4: Locating Cross Brace Nut And Brace
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