Ford Escort 2nd gen clear corner installation

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This guide applies to 2nd gen Escort, GT, and Tracer 1993-1996 (slight modification is needed to fit 1991-1992 models).

Parts & Needed:

  • Clear corner lens.
  • Amber Bulb (may be needed).
  • #2 Phillips Head screw driver and you many need a small Torx Head Screw driver (not common but is found).

Cautions:

  • You may have little difficulty pulling the stock lens out but with little force the will come out.
  • On the 1991-1992 Escort/Tracer modification to the Clear Corner Socket hole will be needed for the Bulb socket to fit in.
  • Clear corner lenses may not be legal in some states, checking local laws is advised.

Procedure

  1. There are 2 Screws and a clip holding the lens in.
    Escort clearc01.jpg
  2. First remove the top screw.
    Escort clearc02.jpg
  3. Then remove the side screw (sould be a long screw).
    Escort clearc03.jpg
  4. Pull the lens out off the clip (the lens clips into the fender).
    Escort clearc04.jpg
  5. Remove the socket.
    Escort clearc05.jpg
  6. Install the socket into new lens.
    Escort clearc06.jpg
  7. Clip the lens back into the fender.
    Escort clearc07.jpg
  8. Install the side Screw.
    Escort clearc08.jpg
  9. Then the top screw.
    Escort clearc09.jpg
  10. This is what it will look like when your done
    Escort clearc10.jpgEscort clearc11.jpg

Also see

  • Ford Escort & ZX2 section for the entire index of all Ford Escort and ZX2 related articles.