Buick Regal: Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement - Remove [2x].

1. Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer [6x]
2. Air Inlet Grille Panel
   Procedure
   Unlock the retaining tabs.

AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedure

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.

1. 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.

1. Windshield Wiper Arm Nut Cap
   Procedure
   Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to release the cap from the wiper arm.
2. Windshield Wiper Arm Nut
   CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
   Tighten
   38 N.m (28 lb ft)
3. Windshield Wiper Arm Procedure
   1. Grasp the outer end of the wiper arm and gently rock the arm back and forth while holding the wiper blade off the windshield.
   2. Lift the arm assembly from the wiper motor pivot shaft.
   3. Clean the knurls on the wiper motor pivot shaft with a soft wire brush.

REAR WINDOW WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT (5-DOOR HATCHBACK 68)

1. Rear Window Wiper Arm Finish Cap
2. Rear Window Wiper Arm Nut
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
3. Rear Window Wiper Arm

Procedure

1. Use the J-39822 Wiper Arm Puller to remove the windshield wiper arm from the windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft.
2. Clean the pivot shaft knurls with a soft wire brush before installing a new windshield wiper arm.
3. Align and position the wiper arm on the wiper motor pivot shaft.
4. 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)

1. Rear Window Wiper Arm Finish Cap
2. Rear Window Wiper Arm Nut
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
3. Rear Window Wiper Arm

Procedure

1. Use the J-39822 Wiper Arm Puller to remove the windshield wiper arm from the windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft.
2. Clean the pivot shaft knurls with a soft wire brush before installing a new windshield wiper arm.
3. Align and position the wiper arm on the wiper motor pivot shaft.
4. 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.

1. Windshield Wiper Motor Bolt [3x]
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2. 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).

1. Rear Window Wiper Motor Bolt [3x]
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2. 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).

1. Rear Window Wiper Motor Bolt [3x]
   CAUTION: Fastener Caution
   Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2. Rear Window Wiper Motor
   Procedure
   Disconnect the electrical connector.

WINDSHIELD WIPER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT

Preliminary Procedure

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.

1. Windshield Wiper Transmission Bolt [3x]
   CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
   Tighten
   8 N.m (71 lb in)
2. Windshield Wiper Transmission
   Procedure
   1. Slide the windshield wiper transmission inboard to release the grommet from the plenum.
   2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   3. Remove the windshield wiper transmission from the vehicle.
   4. Transfer components as necessary.

WINDSHIELD MULTIFUNCTION SENSOR MOUNT BRACKET COVER REPLACEMENT

1. Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Insert
   Procedure
   Unlock the retaining tabs.
2. Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover
   Procedure
   Unlock the retaining tabs.

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