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When Using Piano Wire

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CAUTION:
  • Do not tightly pull the piano wire against the windshield glass edge.
  • Apply protective tape, etc, and be careful not to damage interior and exterior parts.
  • 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 upper 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 glass molding.
  6. Tape the body side of the circumference of windshield glass for protection.
  7. Using a drill or razor blade, make a hole in the adhesive part.
  8. Pass the piano wire through the hole, and attach both the wire ends securely to pieces of wood.
    Fig 1: Passing Piano Wire Through Hole
    G05004259Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Pull the wire ends alternately to cut off the adhesive part.