Ford Escort Quiz
Electrical system

Heated rear window aerial amplifier - removal and refitting

In this manual: Electrical system
Routine maintenance and servicing — 39OHV and HCS engines — 18CVH engines — 18Cooling, heating and ventilation systems — 15Carburettor fuel system — 19Bosch K-Jetronic and KE-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection systems — 25Central (single-point) Fuel Injection (CFI) system — 22Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system — 21Manifolds, exhaust and emission control systems — 9Starting and charging systems — 12Ignition systems — 9Braking system — 25Suspension and steering — 29Bodywork and fittings — 35Electrical system — 26Wirind diagrams — 13Reference — 6
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Removal
1 On some 1986 models onwards the radio aerial is incorporated in the heated rear window element, and to assist reception an amplifier is fitted. This is located in the tailgate adjacent to the tailgate wiper motor. Removal and refitting is as follows. 2 Remove the tailgate wiper motor trim panel and the adjoining trim panel. 3 Undo the two screws and withdraw the amplifier. 4 Disconnect the wiring and remove the amplifier.

Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

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