Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Arm

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap Tip: Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.
2	Windshield Wiper Arm Fastener CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Locate the transparent circle with a black dot in the center at the lower windshield blackout area. Position the windshield wiper arm to the pivot shaft so that the wiper blade is centered across the transparent circle. Lift the arm blade portion while pushing down the arm onto the pivot shaft. Install the windshield wiper arm fastener. Hold the windshield wiper arm stationary in position as previously stated. Torque the windshield wiper arm fastener. Release the windshield wiper arm. Repeat the same procedure for the other windshield wiper arm. Tighten: 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
3	Windshield Wiper Arm

Callout

Component Name

Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap
Tip: Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.

Windshield Wiper Arm Fastener

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Locate the transparent circle with a black dot in the center at the lower windshield blackout area.
Position the windshield wiper arm to the pivot shaft so that the wiper blade is centered across the transparent circle.
Lift the arm blade portion while pushing down the arm onto the pivot shaft.
Install the windshield wiper arm fastener.
Hold the windshield wiper arm stationary in position as previously stated.
Torque the windshield wiper arm fastener.
Release the windshield wiper arm.
Repeat the same procedure for the other windshield wiper arm.

Tighten: 35 N.m (26 lb ft)

Windshield Wiper Arm