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When Using Windshield Glass Knife

  1. Remove the ground terminal from the battery sensor. (Models with wiper deicer) <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
  2. Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Upper Inner Trim.>
  3. Remove the cowl panel assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel.>
  4. Remove the stereo camera cover and stereo camera. (Models with EyeSight) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Stereo Camera.>
  5. Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
  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.
    Fig 1: Attaching Protective Tape On Body Side Of Circumference Of Glass - Front Window
    G10272738Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the glass - front window.
    1. Apply sufficient amount of soapy water to the adhesive part and insert the windshield glass knife.
    2. While holding the edges of the knife and the glass - front window at a right angle, move the windshield glass knife parallel to the edge of the glass - front window, and cut the adhesive along the surface and the edge of the glass - front window.
      CAUTION:
      • Cutting of adhesive part should be started from an area with wider gap between the glass - front window and the body.
      • Never twist the windshield glass knife.
      Fig 2: Cutting Adhesive Along Surface And Edge Of Glass - Front Window
      G10272739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the locating pin - front window, and remove the glass - front window.
      NOTE: The locating pin - front window are bonded to the corners of the glass - front window. Use piano wire to disconnect the pins.
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Window Locating Pin
      G10272740Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.