Regal V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1998)
22.
Remove the push-in plastic retainer from the new water deflector and install the deflector over the wiper motor. See Figure 4. When properly
installed, the top edge of the deflector will fit below the bottom edge of the windshield.
23.
Using a pencil or scribing tool, mark the location of the hole to be drilled in the wiper motor mounting bracket for the deflector push-in retainer.
See Figure 4.
24.
Remove the water deflector and cover the wiper motor, bracket and plenum with shop towels to catch the metal debris when drilling in the next
step.
Important:
To avoid damaging the wiper motor housing in the next step, a drill bit travel stop set to a depth of 1/2 inch should be used. If one isn't
available, slide a piece of 1/4 inch inside diameter vacuum hose over the drill bit leaving only 1/2 inch of the bit exposed.
25.
Drill a 1/4 inch diameter hole at the location marked on the wiper motor mounting bracket.
26.
Remove the shop towels and metal debris from the wiper motor, bracket and plenum.
27.
Install the new water deflector as shown in Figure 4 with the push-in retainer in the new hole.
28.
Reinstall leaf screen.
29.
Reconnect washer hose to leaf screen.
30.
Reinstall rear hood to cowl seal.
Important:
Before installing the wiper arms on the wiper transmissions, the knurls on the transmissions must be clean. Use a suitable wire brush for
cleaning.
31.
While aligning the tip of the wiper blade with the masking tape on the windshield, install the wiper arms on the wiper transmissions and tighten the
attaching nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft). Remove masking tape.
