Engine Support Insulators: Removal

All engine support insulators 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
4. Remove the throttle body (TB). For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.6L (3V) .
5. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve vapor tube quick connect coupling from the intake manifold and position aside. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Fig 1: Locating EVAP Canister Purge Valve Vapor Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.
7. Remove the 2 outer generator bracket bolts.
8. Remove the 2 lower generator nuts.
9. Disconnect the generator electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
10. Position the B+ terminal cover aside and remove the B+ terminal nut.
    • Remove the generator.
11. Install the special tools.
Fig 2: Installing Special Tool (303-050)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Bullitt vehicles 

12. Remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.
Fig 3: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace & Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All engine support insulators 

13. Install the special tool.
Fig 4: Installing Special Tool (303-F072)
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NOTE: Both the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts must be removed to allow the engine to be raised.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
14. Remove the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts.
Fig 5: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nuts
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15. Using the special tool, raise the engine 40 mm (1.57 in).
Fig 6: Installing Special Tool (303-F072)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

RH engine support insulator 

16. Remove the 2 engine support insulator-to-subframe bolts.
    • Remove the RH engine support insulator.

LH engine support insulator 

17. Remove the 4 bolts and the LH engine support bracket.
18. Remove the 2 engine support insulator-to-subframe bolts.
    • Remove the LH engine support insulator.