2012 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Using Windshield Glass Knife

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. (Models with wiper deicer)
  2. Remove the front pillar trim. Refer to UPPER INNER TRIM .
  3. Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
  4. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to COWL PANEL .
  5. Remove the molding from the glass and tape the body side of the circumference of windshield glass for protection.
    Fig 1: Identifying Molding, Body Panel, Adhesive, Windshield Glass And Protective Tape
    G07916361Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the windshield glass.
    1. Apply sufficient amount of soapy water to the adhesive part and insert the windshield glass knife.
    2. While holding the knife edge and windshield glass edge at a right angle, move the windshield glass knife parallel to the windshield glass edge along the surface and edge of windshield glass to cut the adhesive.
      CAUTION:
      • Cutting of adhesive part should be started with wider gap between windshield glass and body.
      • Never twist the windshield glass knife.
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