Im not familiar with the Escort but all dome lights are pretty much the same, place your fingers along the long side of the light cover and your thumb along the opposite and squeeze then pull down. There are tabs along the front and back sides that fit into slots in the fixture so squeezing the dome light cover pulls the tabs out so you can take it off. after replacing the bulb just snap it back in.
To replace the bulb for the interior light of a car, one should remove the lens cover, remove the burnt out bulb, inspect the socket for dirt or corrosion, inspect the lens cover for damage, check for loose wires then install the new bulb and replace the cover.
in my 88 astro van I had to completely break out the back handle to first get the door open then I was able to remove interior door cover to do thr replacement. in my 99 asto van I was able to remove the interior cover to open the door then replace the handle.
Remove the cover on the interior by prying then remove the three bolts with a 10 mm ratchet and pull it out.
Open the trunk and remove the nuts holding the assembly in place. With nuts removed the tail light assembly will come out the back then you can remove the light socket to replace the bulb.
To remove the dashboard on an Escort Diesel van, remove the steering column cover. Next locate all of the bolts holding the dashboard on and remove them carefully.
Yes it would be easer to get at it with the dog house removed.
I HAVE A 1997 ESCORT TOO!!!!!!!!!! I JUST REPLACE IT A FEW DAYS AGO HERE HOW TO DO IT FIRST REMOVE THE NEAGATIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY (IT THE ONE WITHOUT THE COVER) REMOVE 3 SREWS THAT HOLD THE COVER TO THE DOOR THEN WITH A RATCHET AND REMOCE THE NUTS. YOU NEED RACHET, A FEW SOCKETS AND A PHILLIPS OR SLOTTED SREWDRIVER TO ISTALL IS THE SAME CONNECT THE CABLE AND THAT JUST DO WHAT I TOLD YOU BACKWARDS
Push the retainers holding the cover on by sticking something into them. Pull the cover off. Replace the bulb.
Remove the interior cover that's at the front of the window with a knife or screwdriver and then remove the padding and remove the three nuts, hold onto the mirror if you can and then unplug the connector installation is in reverse
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I have a 99 Ford Escort SE and mine burned out also, my husband removed the cover at the shifter and there was a screw underneath that will remove and allow you to get down in there and replace the bulb. hope it helps
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