Buick Regal: Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

1. Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement.

2. Reposition the steering column upper trim cover as necessary.

1. Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch

Procedure

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Release the retaining tabs and remove the windshield wiper and washer switch from the turn signal switch bracket.

WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE HOSE REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Windshield Washer Nozzle Replacement - Disconnect.

2.

Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose (1) @ Hood - Remove.

3. Unlock the retaining tabs.

4.

Remove the 3 windshield washer nozzle hose retainer (1).

5. Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose (2) @ Windshield Washer Pump Hose (3) - Disconnect.

6. Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose (2) - Remove.

Installation Procedure

1.

Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose (2) - Install.

2. Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose (2) @ Windshield Washer Pump Hose (3) - Connect.

3. Install the 3 windshield washer nozzle hose retainer (1).

4.

Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose (1) @ Hood - Install.

5. Windshield Washer Nozzle Replacement - Connect.

WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT

1. Windshield Washer Nozzle [2x]

Procedure

1. Unlock the retaining tabs.
2. Disconnect the windshield washer hose. [2x]
3. Windshield Washer Nozzle - Check and Adjust [2x]

NOTE: The windshield washer nozzles are normally already adjusted correctly by the supplier. But there might be some production variations that could cause missadjustment of the washer nozzles for that vehicle.

WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: All adjustments must be completed with the hood assembly in the FULL closed position.

1. Make sure that the hood is adjusted to the correct specifications.

2.

Check the windshield washer nozzle spray pattern. The windshield washer nozzle (1) must spray onto the shown areas of the windshield.

3. Using a suitable tool, adjust the washer nozzle (1), if necessary.

REAR WINDOW WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT (5-DOOR WAGON 35)

Preliminary Procedure

Rear End Spoiler Replacement (5-Door Wagon 35).

1. Rear Window Washer Nozzle

Procedure

1. Use a suitable tool.
2. Unlock the retaining tabs.

REAR WINDOW WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT (5-DOOR HATCHBACK 68)

1. Rear Window Washer Nozzle

Procedure

1. Unlock the retaining tabs.
2. Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool.

WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP HOSE REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Front Bumper Fascia Replacement - Remove.

2.

Windshield Washer Pump Hose (1) @ Windshield Washer Pump (2) - Disconnect.

3. Unlock the retaining tabs.

4.

Windshield Washer Pump Hose Retainer (3) - Remove [6x].

5. Windshield Washer Pump Hose (2) @ Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose (1) - Disconnect.

6. Windshield Washer Pump Hose (2) - Remove.

Installation Procedure

1.

Windshield Washer Pump Hose (2) - Install.

2. Windshield Washer Pump Hose (2) @ Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose (1) - Connect.

3. Windshield Washer Pump Hose Retainer (3) - Install [6x].

4.

Windshield Washer Pump Hose (1) @ Windshield Washer Pump (2) - Connect.

5. Front Bumper Fascia Replacement - Install.

WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER FILLER TUBE REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedures

Open and support the hood.

1. Windshield Washer Solvent Container Filler Tube Retainer
2. Windshield Washer Solvent Container Filler Tube

WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER FILLER TUBE SEAL REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedure

Windshield Washer Solvent Container Filler Tube Replacement.

1. Windshield Washer Solvent Container Filler Tube Seal

Procedure

1. Carefully squeeze the seal while using a flat-bladed tool to pry upward under the edge of the seal.
2. When installing a new seal, use full strength windshield washer fluid as a lubricant on the seal.
3. Place the seal to the windshield washer solvent container.
4. Use the palm of the hand to seat the seal into the windshield washer solvent container.

WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT (5-DOOR WAGON 35)

Preliminary Procedures

1. Windshield Washer Solvent Container Filler Tube Replacement.

2. Windshield Washer Pump Replacement.

3. Windshield Washer Solvent Container Level Sensor Replacement.

1. Windshield Washer Solvent Container Nut [3x]
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2. Windshield Washer Solvent Container
   Procedure
   Disconnect the electrical connector.

WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT (5-DOOR HATCHBACK 68)

Preliminary Procedures

1. Windshield Washer Solvent Container Filler Tube Replacement.

2. Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.

1. Windshield Washer Solvent Container Nut [3x]
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2. Windshield Washer Solvent Container
   Procedure
   1. Disconnect all electrical connectors.
   2. Transfer components as necessary.

WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedures

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.

1. Windshield Washer Pump Grommet
2. Windshield Washer Pump
   Procedure
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   2. Windshield Washer Pump Hose - Disconnect

WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedure

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.

1. Windshield Washer Solvent Container Level Sensor Grommet
2. Windshield Washer Solvent Container Level Sensor
   Procedure
   Disconnect the electrical connector.

DASH UPPER EXTENSION PANEL OPENING COVER REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedures

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.

1. Dash Upper Extension Panel Opening Cover Bolt [6x]
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Tighten 4.5 N.m (40 lb in)
2. Dash Upper Extension Panel Opening Cover

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