Heater motor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Where necessary, unclip the brake servo vacuum hose for improved access.
3 On models from 1987, unclip the windscreen washer hoses and wiring from the motor cover, and secure them to the bodywork out of the way.
4 Unscrew the two securing bolts from the motor cover, pull off the rubber moulding, then withdraw the cover (see illustration).
20.4 Unscrew the securing bolts and withdraw the heater motor cover
5 Disconnect the wiring from the motor, and detach the earth lead from its bracket.
6 Unscrew the two motor securing nuts, and withdraw the motor assembly (see illustration).
20.6 Heater motor and wiring
7 Unclip the casing halves, then prise open the motor retaining strap using a screwdriver, or if necessary a drift.
8 Detach the wiring from the motor, then remove the motor and fan wheels from the casing.
Refitting
9 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
See also:
Headlamp unit - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the radiator grille panel.
Models up to 1987
3 Disconnect the headlamp wiring plug(s)
see illustration).
41.3 Disconnect the headlamp wiring plu ...
Anti-lock Braking System - description
1 From 1986 onward an anti-lock braking
system is available as standard or optional
equipment on certain Escort models.
2 The system comprises four main
components: two modulators, one for each
b ...
Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Chock the rear wheels, jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on axle stands.
Release the handbrake. Disconnect the
battery negative lead.
2 Slacken the handbrake cable adjuster.
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