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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. (Models with wiper deicer). Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  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.
    G13649038Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the glass - front window.
    1. Pass the piano wire through the adhesive part.
    2. Pull the wire ends alternately to cut off the adhesive part and the locating pin - front window.
      CAUTION: Attach a piece of wood to both piano wire ends.
      G13649039Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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