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Using Windshield Glass Knife

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. (Models with wiper deicer) < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  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. Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
  5. Remove the stereo camera cover and stereo camera. (Models with EyeSight) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Stereo Camera. >
  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: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area On Windshield Glass
    G10298774Courtesy 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: Removing Glass Gasket - Front Window
      G10298775Courtesy 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 Glass And Gasket
      G10298776Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.