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Using Piano Wire

  1. Remove the cowl panel < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel .>
  2. Remove the roof molding and upper front molding.
  3. Tape the body side of the circumference of windshield glass for protection.
  4. Make a hole in the adhesive layer using a drill or knife.
  5. Pass the piano wire through the hole, and attach securely both the wire ends to pieces of wood.
    Fig 1: Identifying Roof Molding And Upper Front Molding
    G03540613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Pull the wire ends alternately to cut off the adhesive layer.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not tightly pull the piano wire against the windshield glass edge.
    • Be careful not to damage the interior and exterior parts.
    • When removal is made with area close to instrument panel, place a protection plate over it. Pay particular attention to the removal.
    • Do not cross piano wires. Otherwise they may be cut.
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