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When Using Piano Wire

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • Use the Subaru genuine windshield glass specially designed for EyeSight. (If the windshield glass other than the glass specially designed for EyeSight is used, the visibility of the camera is blocked or the distortion of the glass prevents the correct measurement of the object, resulting in the EyeSight abnormal operation.)
  • If the windshield glass is installed after removal or replaced, perform the "Inspection" and "Adjustment and check" of the stereo camera.

    Inspection: Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>INSPECTION . Adjustment and check: Ref. to EYESIGHT>CAMERA ADJUSTMENT, INSPECTION .

  • If the damage is found in the glass repair prohibited area, always replace the glass. Damage, dirt, aftermarket part installation or sticker attachment in the prohibited area can affect the recognition of each camera, and thereby the EyeSight and high beam assist functions may not operate properly. Ref. to CAUTION>CHECK WINDSHIELD GLASS INCLUDING PROHIBITED AREA FOR MODEL WITH EYESIGHT .
  • Do not tightly pull the piano wire against the windshield glass edge.
  • Do not cross piano wires. Otherwise they may be cut.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the trim panel assembly A pillar. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>UPPER INNER TRIM>REMOVAL>A PILLAR TRIM .
  3. Remove the cowl panel assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>COWL PANEL>REMOVAL .
  4. Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
  5. Remove the mirror assembly inner rearview. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOW/MIRRORS>REARVIEW MIRROR>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the stereo camera assembly. Ref. to EYESIGHT>STEREO CAMERA>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the molding windshield from the glass windshield, and attach protective tape on the body side of the circumference of the glass windshield.
    G13953361Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the glass windshield.
    1. Pass a piano wire through the adhesive part.
    2. Pull the piano wire ends alternately to cut off the adhesive part and locating pin windshield.
      CAUTION: Attach a piece of wood to both piano wire ends.
    G13953362Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the locating pin windshield. (When reusing the glass)
    1. Attach tape to the locating pin windshield outer surface to identify the installation position.
      G13953363Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Using a scraper, etc., remove locating pin windshield (two places).
      NOTE: Do not remove the tape because it is used to refer to the installation position.
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