Exterior mirror - removal and refitting
Without remote control
Removal
1 Using a screwdriver, prise off the triangular
trim panel from inside the mirror mounting
position.
2 Unscrew the three screws and withdraw the mirror.
Refitting
3 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
With remote control
Removal
4 Two types of remote control mirror are used
on Escort models. On the original version, a
special wrench is needed to unscrew the
mirror actuator bezel, although a C-spanner
may serve as a substitute. Once the bezel is
removed the mirror is removed as for the nonremote
control type.
5 On later versions extract the retaining circlip and pull off the remote control handle (see illustrations).
19.5a Remote control mirror handle circlip
19.5b Removing the remote control handle
6 Extract the trim cover, undo the screw and remove the triangular trim panel (see illustrations).
19.6a Extract the trim cover and undo the screw . . .
19.6b . . . then remove the trim panel
7 Undo the three screws and remove the mirror (see illustration).
19.7 Removing the door mirror retaining screws
Refitting 8 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Electrically-operated mirrors
Removal
9 Initially disconnect the battery earth lead or
remove the heated window fuse from the
fusebox.
10 Remove the door trim panel as described in Section 11 and disconnect the wiring multiplug.
The mirror is then removed in the same way as the non-remote control type.
Refitting
11 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
check the operation of the mirror before finally
refitting the door trim panel.
Mirror glass renewal
Removal
12 On “high specification” models with fixed
(ie not remote control) mirrors, lever the glass
assembly outwards to disengage it from the
balljoint on the mirror glass mounting.
13 On “low specification” models with fixed (ie not remote control) mirrors, unclip the cover, then remove the securing screw and withdraw the glass assembly.
14 On models with remote control mirrors, insert a thin screwdriver through the hole in the bottom of the mirror assembly, and whilst supporting the glass, move the tang in the direction of the door to release the locking ring.
Refitting
15 On “high specification” models with fixed
mirrors, carefully push the glass into position,
ensuring that the balljoint engages securely.
16 On “low specification” models with fixed mirrors, secure the glass with the screw, and refit the cover.
17 On models with remote control mirrors, ensure that the locking ring is in place, then carefully push the glass into position.
See also:
Fuel pump - testing
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
Mechanical pump
1 On SOHC engines, the fuel pump is located
on the left-hand side of the cylinder block,
next to the oil filter. ...
Condenser (contact breaker system) - testing, removal and
refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions given in
Section 1 before proceeding.
Testing
1 The purpose of the condenser is to prevent
excessive arcing of the contact breaker
points, and to ensure that a rapi ...
Auxiliary warning system components - location, testing, removal and
refitting
Location
1 The AWS control unit, and (when fitted) the
bulb failure monitor, are located behind the
glovebox on models up to 1987.
2 On models from 1987, the control and bulb
failure modules are ...