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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 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. (Models with wiper deicer)
  2. Remove the front pillar trim. < Refer to REMOVAL , Upper Inner Trim. >
  3. Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
  4. Remove the cowl panel. < Refer to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel. >
  5. Remove the stereo camera cover and stereo camera. (Models with EyeSight) < Refer to REMOVAL , Stereo Camera. >
  6. Remove the molding from the glass and tape the body side of the circumference of windshield glass for protection.
    Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Glass Body Side Circumference Tapped For Protection
    G08584734Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. 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: Cutting Off Adhesive Part Using Piano Wire
      G08584735Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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