Buick Regal: Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement - Remove [2x].
- Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer [6x]
- Air Inlet Grille Panel
Procedure
Unlock the retaining tabs.
AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT
Preliminary Procedure
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
- Air Inlet Grille Water Deflector
Procedure
Release the integral clips and remove the water deflector from the dash
panel plenum rotating up
and out.
WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT
Preliminary Procedure
Open and support the hood.
- Windshield Wiper Arm Nut Cap
Procedure
Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to release the cap from the wiper
arm.
- Windshield Wiper Arm Nut
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten
38 N.m (28 lb ft)
- Windshield Wiper Arm
Procedure
- Grasp the outer end of the wiper arm and gently rock the arm back
and forth while
holding the wiper blade off the windshield.
- Lift the arm assembly from the wiper motor pivot shaft.
- Clean the knurls on the wiper motor pivot shaft with a soft wire
brush.
REAR WINDOW WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT (5-DOOR HATCHBACK 68)
- Rear Window Wiper Arm Finish Cap
- Rear Window Wiper Arm Nut
CAUTION:
Fastener Caution
Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)
- Rear Window Wiper Arm
Procedure
- Use the J-39822 Wiper Arm Puller to remove the windshield wiper arm
from the
windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft.
- Clean the pivot shaft knurls with a soft wire brush before
installing a new windshield
wiper arm.
- Align and position the wiper arm on the wiper motor pivot shaft.
- Cycle the wiper arm with a spray of solvent, PARK the wiper arm and
re-check the
alignment of the wiper arm.
Special Tools
J-39822 Wiper Arm Puller
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools
REAR WINDOW WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT (5-DOOR WAGON 35)
- Rear Window Wiper Arm Finish Cap
- Rear Window Wiper Arm Nut
CAUTION:
Fastener Caution
Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)
- Rear Window Wiper Arm
Procedure
- Use the J-39822 Wiper Arm Puller to remove the windshield wiper arm
from the
windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft.
- Clean the pivot shaft knurls with a soft wire brush before
installing a new windshield
wiper arm.
- Align and position the wiper arm on the wiper motor pivot shaft.
- Cycle the wiper arm with a spray of solvent, PARK the wiper arm and
re-check the
alignment of the wiper arm.
Special Tools
J-39822 Wiper Arm Puller
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT
Preliminary Procedure
Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement.
- Windshield Wiper Motor Bolt [3x]
CAUTION:
Fastener Caution
Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)
- Windshield Wiper Motor
REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (5-DOOR HATCHBACK 68)
Preliminary Procedures
1. Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement (5-Door Hatchback 68).
2. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Replacement (Hatchback).
- Rear Window Wiper Motor Bolt [3x]
CAUTION:
Fastener Caution
Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)
- Rear Window Wiper Motor
Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connector.
REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (5-DOOR WAGON 35)
Preliminary Procedures
1. Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement (5-Door Wagon 35).
2. Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Replacement (5-Door Wagon 35).
- Rear Window Wiper Motor Bolt [3x]
CAUTION:
Fastener Caution
Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)
- Rear Window Wiper Motor
Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connector.
WINDSHIELD WIPER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT
Preliminary Procedure
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
- Windshield Wiper Transmission Bolt [3x]
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten
8 N.m (71 lb in)
- Windshield Wiper Transmission
Procedure
- Slide the windshield wiper transmission inboard to release the
grommet from the plenum.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the windshield wiper transmission from the vehicle.
- Transfer components as necessary.
WINDSHIELD MULTIFUNCTION SENSOR MOUNT BRACKET COVER REPLACEMENT
- Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Insert
Procedure
Unlock the retaining tabs.
- Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover
Procedure
Unlock the retaining tabs.
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WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Wiper/Washer System Components
The wiper/washer system consists of the following electrical components:
Windshield Wiper Relay
Windshield Wiper Speed C
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
DT-26941
J-26941
Remover
DT-37228
J-37228
Seal Cutter
DT-43911
J-43911
Selector Shaft Seal
Remover
DT-44215
J-44215
Rear Seal Installer
DT-44809
J-44809
Output Shaft Seal
Installer
DT-45124
J-45124
Removal Bridge
DT-45124-9
J-45124-9
Puller Leg
DT-47865
Bearing Remover
DT-48056
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
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