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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 1 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 4.6L (3V))IN-VEHICLE REPAIRENGINE SUPPORT INSULATORSREMOVAL
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Engine Support Insulators: Removal

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  4. Remove the Throttle Body (TB). For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - 4.6L (3V) .
  5. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (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 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Vapor Tube Quick Connect Coupling
    G06392507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 8 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 retainers.
  10. Position the B+ terminal cover aside and remove the B+ terminal nut.
    • Remove the generator.
  11. Install the Engine Lifting Brackets.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Lifting Brackets
    G06392441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. If equipped, remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.
    Fig 3: Locating Nuts And Strut Tower Cross Brace
    G06392214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the Engine Support Bar.
    Fig 4: Identifying Engine Support Bar
    G06392443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: Both the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts must be removed to allow the engine to be raised.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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