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Using Windshield Glass Knife

  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 stereo camera cover and stereo camera. (Models with EyeSight) < Refer to REMOVAL , Stereo Camera. >
  5. Remove the cowl panel. < Refer to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel. >
  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
    G08584731Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the windshield glass.
    1. Apply sufficient amount of soapy water to the adhesive part and insert the windshield glass knife.
    2. While holding the knife edge and windshield glass edge at a right angle, move the windshield glass knife parallel to the windshield glass edge along the surface and edge of windshield glass to cut the adhesive.
      CAUTION:
      • Cutting of adhesive part should be started with wider gap between windshield glass and body.
      • Never twist the windshield glass knife.
      Fig 2: Cutting Windshield Glass Adhesive Using Windshield Glass Knife
      G08584732Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the locating pin and remove the windshield glass.
      NOTE: The locating pins are bonded to the corners of glass. Use piano wire to disconnect the pins.
      Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Glass, Body Panel And Locating Pin
      G08584733Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.