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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 .
  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 Front Window Glass
    G11571974Courtesy 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: Passing Piano Wire Through Hole
G11571975Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.