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Wipers/Washers - Passenger Wiper Blade Folds/Collapses

Bulletin No.: 06-08-43-005

Date: September 26, 2006

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Passenger Side Wiper Blade Folds/Collapses (Replace BOTH Wiper Blade Assemblies)

Models:
2006 Buick Allure (Canada Only), LaCrosse

Condition

Some customers may comment that, on dry glass, the passenger side windshield wiper blade assembly folds/collapses and the wiper arm rides on the windshield.

The blade will return to normal position on wet glass.

Cause

There is variation in wiper blade attack angles.

Correction





A revised wiper blade assembly has been developed to correct this condition. Replace the passenger side AND driver side wiper blade on affected vehicles. If the blade element inserts need to be replaced, use P/Ns 19153355 and/or 19153356 ONLY. Do not use any previous insert P/N.





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For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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