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When Using Piano Wire

  1. Remove the front pillar trim RH, and disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Model with wiper deicer)
  2. Remove the cowl panel. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel . >
  3. Remove the glass molding.
  4. Tape the body side of the circumference of windshield glass for protection.
  5. Make a hole in the adhesive part using drill or cutter knife.
  6. Pass the piano wire through the hole, and attach both the wire ends securely to pieces of wood.
    Fig 1: Removing Roof Molding And Upper Front Molding
    G05004259Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Pull the wire ends alternately to cut off the adhesive part.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not tightly pull the piano wire against the windshield glass edge.
    • Be careful not to damage 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.