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When Using Windshield Glass Knife

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 .
  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.
    G13953357Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the glass windshield.
    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 windshield at a right angle, move the windshield glass knife parallel to the edge of the glass windshield, and cut the adhesive along the surface and the edge of the glass windshield.
      CAUTION:
      • Cutting of adhesive part should be started from an area with wider gap between the windshield glass and the body.
      • Never twist the windshield glass knife.
      G13953358Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the locating pin windshield and remove the glass windshield.
    NOTE: The locating pin windshield is bonded to the corners of glass windshield. Use piano wire to disconnect the pins.
    G13953359Courtesy 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.
      G13953360Courtesy 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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