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Using Piano Wire

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  1. Remove cowl panel. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel .>
  2. Remove 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: Pulling Wire Ends Alternately To Cut Off Adhesive Layer
    G03752356Courtesy 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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