Heater controls - adjustment
1 On heaters with lever control, set both control levers approximately 2.0 mm up from their lowest setting. On heaters with rotary controls set the controls just off the COLD and CLOSED positions.
2 Release the securing bolts on the cable clamps and pull the temperature control and air direction flap valve arms to the COLD and CLOSED positions respectively (see illustration). Check to see that the setting of the levers or rotary knobs on the control panel has not changed and retighten the cable clamps.
9.2 Heater control cable connections (arrowed) - pre-1986 models
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Ford Escort maintenance schedule
The maintenance intervals in this manual are provided with the
assumption that you, not the dealer, will be carrying out the work. These
are the minimum maintenance intervals recommended by the
man ...
Compression test
1 When engine performance is poor, or if
misfiring occurs which cannot be attributed to
the ignition or fuel system, a compression test
can provide diagnostic clues. If the test is
performed regul ...
Heater - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Refer to Chapter 11 and remove the centre
console.
3 Working within the engine compartment,
disconnect the coolant hoses from the heater
pipe st ...
