Section 1-B · Pages 13–32 (20 pages)

Windshield Wiper and Washer Assembly

From the 1961 Buick Body Service Manual

Description, trouble diagnosis, disassembly and adjustment of the single-speed and two-speed overlap wiper motors, with wiring diagrams and a diagnosis chart. It also covers the relay-operated windshield washer pump: its ratchet wheel and pawl operation, relay and terminal board replacement, valve assembly and bellows removal, and wiper specifications for the two-speed unit.

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What this section covers

  • Single-speed wiper description and wiring
  • Single-speed trouble diagnosis, in car and detached
  • Single-speed disassembly and assembly
  • Two-speed wiper description, diagnosis and testing
  • Two-speed disassembly and adjustments
  • Wiper specifications
  • Washer pump operation
  • Washer relay, valve and bellows service
Year
1961
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Body Service Manual
Models
LeSabre 4400, Invicta 4600, Electra 4700, Electra 225 4800
Pages
111

What’s inside

Body service manual

  1. 0Introduction and General Informationpp. 1–6
  2. 1-AWindshield Assemblypp. 7–12
  3. 1-BWindshield Wiper and Washer Assemblypp. 13–32
  4. 1-CInstrument PanelRemoval, installation and adjustment of the instrument panel compartment door, hinge stop, knob assembly and compartment, plus the end filler panel.pp. 33–34
  5. 1-DShroud Panel and Ventilating SystemHow the shroud air intake grille and side duct feed the body ventilating system, with removal and installation of the shroud top ventilator grille, side foundation, air outlet and outlet door, and duct sealing.pp. 35–36
  6. 6-AHeadlining Assemblypp. 37–40
  7. 7-AFolding Top General InformationGroup 7 section list and care of the convertible top: safety precautions, care of the plastic rear window, and cleaning the top with soap, water and mild foaming cleanser.pp. 41–42
  8. 7-BOperation of Folding Toppp. 43–46
  9. 7-CRoof Rail WeatherstripsRemoval, installation and adjustment of the front, center and rear side roof rail weatherstrips, and the front roof rail weatherstrips.pp. 47–48
  10. 7-DFolding Top AdjustmentsAdjusting misaligned folding top linkage: front roof rail corner brace, sunshade and striker support, hook lever, control link adjusting plate and male hinge support.pp. 49–51
  11. 7-EFolding Top Trim Assembly and Back Curtainpp. 52–62
  12. 7-FHydro-Lectric Systempp. 63–69
  13. 8-APower Window Circuits and Trouble Diagnosispp. 70–78
  14. 8-BPower Seat Circuits and Trouble Diagnosispp. 79–88
  15. 9-ABody Parts Lubricationpp. 89–93
  16. 10Exterior Moldings and Body Toolspp. 94–109
  17. Alphabetical IndexAlphabetical subject index to the full manual, with group-page references such as 0-2, 1-27, 7-23 and 8-10.pp. 110–111

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