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Using Piano Wire

CAUTION:
  • Do not tightly pull the piano wire against the windshield glass edge.
  • Apply protective tape, etc., and be careful not to damage interior and exterior parts.
  • Do not cross piano wires. Otherwise they may be cut.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. (Models with wiper deicer)
  2. Remove the front pillar trim. Ref. to REMOVAL , Upper Inner Trim.
  3. Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
  4. Remove the cowl panel. Ref. to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel.
  5. Remove the molding from the glass and tape the body side of the circumference of windshield glass for protection.
    Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Glass And Body Panel
    G06653725Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the windshield glass.
    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 locating pin.
      CAUTION: Attach a piece of wood to both piano wire ends.
      Fig 2: Removing Windshield Glass Adhesive
      G06653726Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.