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Using Piano Wire

  1. Remove the cowl panel. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel.>
  2. Remove the molding front.
  3. Apply protective tape to the body panel side to enclose the windshield glass.
  4. Make a hole in the adhesive part using drill or knife.
  5. Pass the piano wire through the hole, and attach both the wire ends securely to pieces of wood.
    Fig 1: Removing Adhesive Part Using Piano Wire
    G05004259Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Pull the wire ends alternately to cut off the adhesive part.
    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.