Bodywork and fittings

Glove compartment - removal and refitting

~1min read
Pre-1986 models Removal
1 Open the glovebox lid and extract the screws which hold the glovebox to the facia. 2 Remove the latch (two screws). 3 Remove the single screw inside the top of the glove compartment which holds it to the moulded bracket. Withdraw the glove compartment. Refitting
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal. 1986 models onwards
Removal
5 Undo the two screws and remove the glove compartment lid. 6 Remove the latch (two screws) and disconnect the lamp wiring (where fitted). 7 Undo the three screws and remove the glove compartment.

Refitting
8 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Escort quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.