Buick Encore: Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
replaced periodically. See
Maintenance Schedule
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
Front Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the front wiper blades:
- Lift the wiper arm from the
windshield until no further
movement is possible.
- Press the release button on the
top side of the wiper and pull
the wiper blade out of the end
of the wiper arm.
- Install the wiper blade
connector by sliding into the
end of the wiper arm until the
button on the wiper blade clicks
into place with the wiper arm.
- Place the wiper arm with the
wiper blade in place back on
the windshield.
Caution
Damage may occur if the wiper
blades are not in contact with the
windshield before turning on the
wiper system.
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
The rear wiper blade and wiper arm
have a cover for protection. The
cover must be removed before the
wiper blade can be replaced.
To remove the cover:
- Slide a plastic tool under the
cover and push upward to
unsnap.
- Slide the cover toward the
wiper blade tip to unhook it
from the blade assembly.
- Remove the cover.
- After wiper blade replacement,
ensure that the cover hook
slides into the slot in the blade
assembly.
- Snap the cover down to
secure.
To replace the wiper blade:
- Lift the wiper arm away from
the windshield.
- Push the release lever (2) to
disengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (1) out of the
blade assembly (3).
- Push the new blade assembly
securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.
- Replace the wiper cover.
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Driver Assistance Systems
When a windshield replacement is
needed and the vehicle is equipped
with a front-looking camera sensor
for the Driver Assistance Systems,
the windshield must be installed
acc
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, or any bulb changing
procedure not listed in this section,
contact your dealer.
Caution
Do not replace incandescent
bulbs with aftermarket LED
replacement bul
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Cylinder Block
The cylinder hollow frame structured in-line 4 cylinder. The block has 5
crankshaft bearings with the thrust
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SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAMS
HORN WIRING SCHEMATICS (ENCORE)
Fig. 1: Horn (Encore)
HORN WIRING SCHEMATICS (Encore)
Horn
Fig. 2: Horn (Encore)