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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2013REGAL TURBO PREMIUM, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 145 (WIPER SYSTEM AND WASHER SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans

Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Motor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement .

Windshield Wiper Motor Bolt (Qty: 3)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)

Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly

Procedure

The NEW wiper motor is shipped with the crank arm out of the PARK Position.
Using the J-39232 separator or equivalent, disconnect the crank arm ball socket from the wiper transmission link.
Using the J-39529 installer or equivalent, connect the crank arm ball socket to the wiper transmission link.
Install the NEW wiper motor to the transmission as shipped.
Install the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement .

Special Tools

J-39232 Wiper Linkage Separator
J-39529 Wiper Linkage Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.