Buick LaCrosse Windshield
Wiper Blades Replacement Guide
How to change the windshield window wiper
blades on a 2nd generation 2010 to 2016 Buick LaCrosse sedan.
2016 LaCrosse Windshield |
Raise Wiper Arm Off Window |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
& 2016) GM Buick LaCrosse sedan in changing the front windshield
window wiper blades. Owners of other General Motors vehicles such as the Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, Malibu, Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, SS, Camaro, Caprice, Corvette, Trax, Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Silverado, Buick Verano, Regal, Cascada, Encore, Enclave, Envision, GMC Canyon, Sierra, Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, Savana, Cadillac CT6, ATS-V, ATS, ELR, CTS, XTS, XT5, SRX, Escalade and Holden Commodore may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The OEM wiper blade sizes in inches are as follows: Driver Side 26" and Passenger Side 18". The only tool needed to remove the old blades and install the new ones is a flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool. |
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A few compatible replacement wiper blades with their part numbers are as follows: Bosch 26A & Bosch 18A, Michelin 8526 & Michelin 8518, Rain-X 5079281-1 & Rain-X 5079275-1, Anco 31-26 & Anco 31-18, Champion CH-26-H & Champion CH-18-H, Valeo 900261B & Valeo 900181B, Trico 25-260 & Trico 25-180 and Aero AERO-J2618 (26" & 18"). |
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Gently Pry Open Locking Tab |
Flip Up Lock Tab |
The first step is
to lift the wiper arm off the windshield until it remains in the raised
position by itself. Use either a flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool to gently pull out the rectangular shaped black plastic locking tab near the middle of the old wiper blade. Flip open the lock tab until it is perpendicular with the wiper arm. |
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Slide Wiper Blade Down |
Rotate Old Blade Perpendicular |
Push the old wiper
blade down to disengage the mounting bracket from the hook at the end of the
metal wiper arm. Rotate the old wiper blade away from the wiper arm until it is almost perpendicular (90 degree angle) to the wiper arm. |
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Pass Hook Through Opening |
Towel - Protect Glass |
Pass the metal hook
at the end of the wiper arm through the opening in the old wiper blade. I recommend buying the Bosch 26A and Bosch 18A wiper blades since they have excellent reviews on Amazon. Place a towel on the windshield to protect the glass from the being cracked, shattered, chipped or scratched just in case the wiper arm smacks down on to the window while you are replacing the wiper blade. |
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Line Up New Blade & Hook |
Pass Hook Through Opening |
Line up the new
wiper blade with the metal wiper arm. The rubber blade should be pointing forward and away from the windshield. Pass the metal hook at the end of the wiper arm through the opening in the new wiper blade. |
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Slide Blade Up In To Hook |
Flip Closed Lock Tab |
Pull the new wiper
blade up until the plastic mounting bracket "clicks" securely in to the
metal hook at the end of the wiper arm. Swing the plastic locking tab down and towards the windshield. |
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Pop In Locking Tab |
Lower Wiper To Windshield |
Firmly snap in the
plastic locking tab to secure the new wiper blade in place. Double check that the new wiper blade is firmly attached to the wiper arm. Gently lower the wiper arm down to the windshield. For the best wiper performance, thoroughly clean off the windshield and apply a glass treatment product that will repel water such as Rain-X. For more,
check out my other
2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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