Facia panel switches - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Rocker switches and push button
switches
2 Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, carefully
prise the switch from the facia panel.
3 Disconnect the wiring plug and withdraw the switch.
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Instrument panel illumination and intermittent wipe rheostats 5 Proceed as described in paragraphs 2 to 4.
Heater blower switch
6 Carefully pull off the switch knob, using
pliers with padded jaws if necessary.
7 Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, prise out the switch front plate from the facia panel.
8 Squeeze the switch retaining tabs, then withdraw the switch and disconnect the wiring plug (see illustration).
9.8 Heater blower switch removal. Switch retaining tabs arrowed
9 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Loudspeaker balance joystick 10 Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, carefully prise the joystick front plate from the facia panel.
11 Twist the joystick assembly retaining ring anti-clockwise and remove the ring.
12 Working behind the facia panel, disconnect the wiring plug and slide out the joystick assembly.
13 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but note that the wiring plug can only be fitted in one position, and ensure that the joystick assembly locating lug engages in the corresponding hole in the facia panel.
Electric door mirror switch - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Models up to 1987
2 Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, carefully
prise the switch from the door trim panel.
3 Disconnect the wiring plug and withdraw the switch (see illustration).
10.3 Disconnect the wiring plug from the door mirror switch - models up to
1987
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Models from 1987
5 Prise the securing screw cover from the
mirror control panel, then remove the screw
and withdraw the control panel.
6 Depress the switch retaining tang, then withdraw the switch from the control panel and disconnect the wiring plug.
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
See also:
Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensor - removal and refitting
Note: A new sealing ring will be required on
refitting.
Removal
1 Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front
of the vehicle and support it on axle stands
(see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 ...
Camshaft - removal and refitting
Carburettor engines
Note: Thread locking compound will be
required to coat the camshaft sprocket bolt on
refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Refer to the relevant Part o ...
Ford Escort Service and Repair Manual
Routine maintenance and servicin
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