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When 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. Remove the ground terminal from the battery sensor. (Models with wiper deicer) <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
  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 stereo camera cover and stereo camera. (Models with EyeSight) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Stereo Camera.>
  6. 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: Attaching Protective Tape On Body Side Of Circumference Of Glass - Front Window
    G10272741Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. 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: Removing Glass - Front Window
      G10272742Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.