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Using Piano Wire

CAUTION:
  • Do not tightly pull the piano wire against the glass - front window edge.
  • Apply protective tape, etc, and be careful that the inner and outer components of the vehicle are not damaged.
  • Do not cross piano wires. Otherwise they may be cut.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. (Models with wiper deicer) < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  2. Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Upper Inner Trim.>
  3. Remove the cowl panel assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel.>
  4. Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
  5. Remove the molding - front window from the glass - front window, and attach protective tape on the body side of the circumference of the glass - front window.
    Fig 1: Identifying Molding, Body Panel, Adhesive, Glass And Protective Tape
    G09489666Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the glass - front window.
    1. Using a drill, make a hole in the adhesive part.
    2. Pass the piano wire through the hole, and pull the wire ends alternately to cut off the adhesive part and the locating pin - front window.
    CAUTION: Attach a piece of wood to both piano wire ends.
    Fig 2: Attaching Piece Of Wood To Both Piano Wire Ends
    G09489667Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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