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When Using Windshield Glass Knife

CAUTION: Apply protective tape, etc, and be careful that the inner and outer components of the vehicle are not damaged.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. (Models with wiper deicer)
  2. Remove the front pillar upper trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Upper Inner Trim. >
  3. Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
  4. Remove the cowl panel. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel. >
  5. Remove the glass molding.
  6. Tape the body side of the circumference of windshield glass for protection.
  7. Apply sufficient amount of soapy water to the adhesive part.
  8. Make a slit using a cutter knife to make it easier to insert the windshield glass knife.
  9. Insert the windshield glass knife into adhesive part.
  10. While holding the knife edge and windshield glass edge at a right angle, move the windshield glass knife in parallel to the windshield glass edge along the surface and edge of windshield glass to cut the adhesive part.
    NOTE:
    • Do not twist the windshield glass knife.
    • Cutting of adhesive part shall be started with wider gap between windshield glass and body.
      Fig 1: Cutting Adhesive Part Between Windshield Glass And Body
      G07680411Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • The locating pins are bonded to the corners of glass. Use piano wire to disconnect the pins.
      Fig 2: Glass Locating Pins Location
      G07680412Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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