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When Using Piano Wire

CAUTION:
  • Do not tightly pull the piano wire against the glass windshield 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 and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the trim panel assembly A pillar. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>UPPER INNER TRIM>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the cowl panel assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>COWL PANEL>REMOVAL .
  4. Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer) Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS>RAIN SENSOR>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the stereo camera cover assembly and stereo camera assembly. Ref. to EYESIGHT>STEREO CAMERA>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the rain sensor. (Model with auto wiper) Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS>RAIN SENSOR>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the molding windshield from the glass windshield, and attach protective tape on the body side of the circumference of the glass windshield.
    G13201009Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the glass windshield.
    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.
    G13201010Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the locating pin. (When reusing the glass)
    1. Attach tape to the locating pin outer surface to identify the installation position.
      G13201008Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Using a scraper, etc., remove locating pins (2 places).
    CAUTION:
    • Do not remove the tape because it is used to refer to the installation position.
    • Be careful not to damage the glass windshield during operation.
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