Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
Body / Frame Mount Bushing: Service and Repair
Body Support - Number 1
BODY SUPPORT - NUMBER 1
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: When removing upper body mounts, all other body mount support bolts must be loose before raising the vehicle body from the
frame, to prevent damage occurring to the vehicle.
NOTE:
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Body mounts must be held with a wrench on the bottom while loosening the bolt from the top.
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Do not reuse body support mounting fasteners. New fasteners must be installed for each fastener that has been removed or loosened.
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No lubricants of any kind are to be used during body mount support installation.
1. Remove the scuff plate trim panels.
2. Remove the cowl side trim panels.
3. Position the carpeting aside and remove the body insulator plug button.
4. Remove the body support bolt.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
5. Remove the body support washer.
6. Loosen but do not remove all of the remaining body bolts in the passenger compartment.
7. Carefully raise the vehicle body enough to remove the upper body mount.
8. Remove the body support nuts.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
9. Remove the upper body mount.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
