Body bushings shells on driver side, can’t separate bottoms trunk and at the fuel tank not coming out

[Maxmax19773]

Hi Guys.is anyone v/knows about
explorer sport 2 doors driver side body bushings hardware? I struggle to separate this lower plates . bolts are out. Hit them, prying on them- nothing. The one at the end of the frame where rear bumper is and another one at fuel tank area. Need some of your thoughts. Stock at friends garage))) coming back on Sunday to finish up ))) thanks. Max

 

[wollimann]

Body Support - Number 2 — 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E Service Manual | Operation CHARM

Detailed repair manual for the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E.

charm.li

If the lower body mount will not remove, loosely install the body mount bolt and tap on the body mount bolt head with a hammer.
Or this way

 

[Maxmax19773]

Body Support - Number 2 — 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E Service Manual | Operation CHARM

Detailed repair manual for the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E.

charm.li

If the lower body mount will not remove, loosely install the body mount bolt and tap on the body mount bolt head with a hammer.

Ingenious!!!!! Thank you very much!!!!

 

[swshawaii]

IIRC, 2001-03 two door Sports use the same lower "C" pillar lower bushing that has "locking tabs" that should be compressed for removal.
See pics from the link below to see what you're fighting. Using 1/2" electrical conduit that's mentioned sounds like a good method. GL
Body Mount Bushings