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Using Piano Wire

  1. Remove cowl panel. Refer to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel.
  2. Remove roof molding and upper front molding.
  3. Tape the body side of the circumference of windshield glass for protection.
  4. Make a hole in adhesive layer using drill or knife.
  5. Pass piano wire through the hole, and attach securely both the wire ends to pieces of wood.
    Fig 1: Removing Windshield Glass (Using Piano Wire)
    G02863882Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Pull the wire ends alternately to cut off the adhesive layer.
CAUTION:
  • Do not tightly pull the piano wire against the windshield glass edge. 
  • Be careful not to damage interior and exterior parts. 
  • When removal is made with area close to instrument panel, place a protection plate over it. Pay particular attention to the removal. 
  • Do not cross piano wires. Otherwise they may be cut. 
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