Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -
2021 - CRC - 8/18/20
Vehicle Care
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2. Press the release button on the top side
of the wiper and pull the wiper blade
out of the end of the wiper arm.
3. 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.
4. 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:
1. Slide a plastic tool under the cover and
push upward to unsnap.
2. Slide the cover toward the wiper blade
tip to unhook it from the blade
assembly.
3. Remove the cover.
4. After wiper blade replacement, ensure
that the cover hook slides into the slot
in the blade assembly.
5. Snap the cover down to secure.
To replace the wiper blade:
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the
windshield.
2. Push the release lever (2) to disengage
the hook and push the wiper arm (1) out
of the blade assembly (3).
3. Push the new blade assembly securely
on the wiper arm until the release lever
clicks into place.
4. Replace the wiper cover.
Windshield Replacement
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 according to GM specifications for
these systems to work properly. If it is not,
there may be unexpected behavior and/or
messages from these systems.