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

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

Do This

Don't Do This

Replace BOTH Wiper Blades only.

Do NOT change current design wiper blades/arms to any previous designs.

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.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Qty

15941735

Blade Asm-WSW

1

15941736

Blade Asm-WSW

1

19153355

Blade, WSW (element refill)

1

19153356

Blade, WSW (element refill)

1

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B1783

Blade And/Or Insert, Wiper System - Replace (Both)

0.2 hr