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When Using Piano Wire

CAUTION:
  • Do not tightly pull the piano wire against the glass - front window 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 terminal from battery. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>UPPER INNER TRIM>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the cowl panel assembly. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>COWL PANEL>REMOVAL .
  4. Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
  5. Remove the stereo camera cover assembly and stereo camera assembly. (Models with EyeSight) Refer to EYESIGHT>STEREO CAMERA>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the molding - front window from the glass - front window, and attach protective tape on the body side of the circumference of the glass - front window.
    G13234829Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the glass - front window.
    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.
    G13234830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the locating pin. (When reusing the glass)
    1. Attach tape to the locating pin outer surface to identify the installation position.
      G13234831Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Using a scraper, etc., remove locating pins (2 places).
    CAUTION:
    • Do not remove the tape because it is used as reference during installation.
    • Be careful not to damage the glass - front window during operation.
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