1999 SUBARU LEGACY wiper

B: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND ROOM
1. SEDAN
B5M0188B
(36) 6 light upper retainer attaching
square hole 7´7 mm (0.28´
0.28 in)
(42) Rear rail center notch
(43) Rear glass upper locating hole
RH: 6.5 mm (0.256 in) dia., LH:
6.5´10 mm (0.256´0.39 in)
dia. oblong hole
(44) Rear glass molding attaching
square hole 8´8 mm (0.31´
0.31 in)(45) Rear panel drain locater concave
part
(46) Front panel gauge hole 10 mm
(0.39 in) dia.
(47) Tunnel center M8
(59) Rear bumper attaching hole 45
mm (1.77 in) dia.
(65) Rear wiper attaching hole M6
(66) Trim attaching hole at rear skirt
(UPR) 7 mm (0.28 in) dia.(67) Rear bumper side attaching hole
6 mm (0.24 in) dia.
(68) Rear combination light mounting
hole 8 mm (0.31 in) dia.
(69) Rear bumper beam attaching
hole RH: 8 mm (0.31 in) dia.,
LH: 8´12 mm (0.31´0.47 in)
dia. oblong hole
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2. Body Datum Points

10. Cowl Panel
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Remove wiper arms.
2) Open front hood.
3) Remove cowl panel seal using a plier.
B5M0290A
4) Lift cowl panel and detach it from clips attached
to body panel.
B5M0291
5) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When installing cowl panel, first attach a middle
clip to the cap attached to body panel. Then tap the
cowl panel to attach it to other clips.
11. Molding and Retainer
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Remove weatherstrip.
2) Remove tapping screws.
B5M0292
3) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Insert molding and retainer onto hook, then fasten
with screws.Insert molding and retainer onto hook,
then fasten with screws.
B5M0293A
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10. Cowl Panel

10. Cowl Panel
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Remove wiper arms.
2) Open front hood.
3) Remove cowl panel seal using a plier.
B5M0290A
4) Lift cowl panel and detach it from clips attached
to body panel.
B5M0291
5) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When installing cowl panel, first attach a middle
clip to the cap attached to body panel. Then tap the
cowl panel to attach it to other clips.
11. Molding and Retainer
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Remove weatherstrip.
2) Remove tapping screws.
B5M0292
3) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Insert molding and retainer onto hook, then fasten
with screws.Insert molding and retainer onto hook,
then fasten with screws.
B5M0293A
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10. Cowl Panel

3. Rear Gate
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
IBe careful not to scratch coated surfaces of
vehicle body and window glass during
removal. Place a cloth over the affected area.
IBe careful not to damage trim panels.
IUse an assistant when handling heavy parts.
IBe careful not to damage or lose small parts.
1. REAR GATE ASSEMBLY
1) Remove clips from trim panel and detach trim
panel.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage clips or their holes.
B5M0080
2) Disconnect rear washer hose from wiper motor.
3) Remove high-mount stop light.
4) If disconnected harness is re-used, tie connec-
tor with a string and place on the upper side of rear
gate for ready use.
5) Remove both rubber ducts and then extract
washer hose and harness connector.
CAUTION:
Do not forcefully pull cords, lead wires, etc.
since damage may result; carefully extract
them in a wavy motion while holding connec-
tors.
6) Remove both rubber ducts and then extract
washer hose and harness connector.
7) Gas stay
(1) Completely open rear gate.(2) Remove bolts which hold gas stay to rear
gate.
CAUTION:
IBe careful because rear gate drops while
removing bolts. Have an assistant support it
while removing bolts.
IBe sure to place a folded cloth between rear
gate and body to prevent scratches.
B5M0081
8) Remove the bolts which hold rear gate to hinge
and then detach rear gate.
B5M0082
9) General precautions in handling rear gate gas
stay.
CAUTION:
IDo not attempt to disassemble gas stay
because its cylinder is filled with gas.
IBefore discarding gas stay, place it at a
slight angle with the cylinder body side facing
up and drilla2to3mm(0.08 to 0.12 in) dia.
hole to completely discharge the content. (Gas
is odorless, colorless and harmless; however,
metal powder may come out of the hole.)
G5M0551
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3. Rear Gate

B: MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR
APPLICATION
Description Remarks
Repair adhesive set
ICartridge of single liquid
urethane adhesive
IPrimer for glass and bodySunstar No. 580 or Essex
Chemical Corp's Urethane E
Sunstar No. 435-580
Windshield knife or piano
wireFor cutting windshield.
Sealant gun For applying adhesive.
Suction cups For holding glass.
Putty knife For finishing adhesion sur-
face and cutting spacer.
Sponge For applying primer.
Gauze or cloth For cleaning.
Alcohol or white gasoline Alcohol or white gasoline
For cleaning adhesion sur-
face.
Tape For preventing damage to
painted surface.
5. Windshield
A: REMOVAL
1. USING WINDSHIELD KNIFE
The following procedure for the front windshield
can also be applied to other window glass.
1) Remove wiper arm and cowl panel.
2) Remove front side molding and front molding
upper.
B5M0087A
3) Remove glass:
(1) Put protective tape on body to prevent dam-
age.
(2) Apply soapy water to the surface of the
adhesive agent so the knife blade slides
smoothly.
(3) Cut off excess adhesive agent.
(4) Put windshield knife into layer of adhesive
(5) Cut adhesive layer with the windshield
knife.
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5. Windshield

B: MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR
APPLICATION
Description Remarks
Repair adhesive set
ICartridge of single liquid
urethane adhesive
IPrimer for glass and bodySunstar No. 580 or Essex
Chemical Corp's Urethane E
Sunstar No. 435-580
Windshield knife or piano
wireFor cutting windshield.
Sealant gun For applying adhesive.
Suction cups For holding glass.
Putty knife For finishing adhesion sur-
face and cutting spacer.
Sponge For applying primer.
Gauze or cloth For cleaning.
Alcohol or white gasoline Alcohol or white gasoline
For cleaning adhesion sur-
face.
Tape For preventing damage to
painted surface.
5. Windshield
A: REMOVAL
1. USING WINDSHIELD KNIFE
The following procedure for the front windshield
can also be applied to other window glass.
1) Remove wiper arm and cowl panel.
2) Remove front side molding and front molding
upper.
B5M0087A
3) Remove glass:
(1) Put protective tape on body to prevent dam-
age.
(2) Apply soapy water to the surface of the
adhesive agent so the knife blade slides
smoothly.
(3) Cut off excess adhesive agent.
(4) Put windshield knife into layer of adhesive
(5) Cut adhesive layer with the windshield
knife.
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5. Windshield

CAUTION:
IKeep knife edge along glass surface and end
face.
IWhen first putting knife into layer of
adhesive, select point with wide gap between
body and glass.
NOTE:
A matching pin is cemented to corners of glass on
compartment side.
Use a piano wire when cutting each pin.
G5M0412
2. USING PIANO WIRE
1) Remove wiper arm and cowl panel.
2) Remove front side molding and front molding
upper.
B5M0087A
3) Remove glass:
(1) Put protective tape on body to prevent dam-
age.
(2) Using drill or putty knife, make through-hole
(one place) in adhesive agent.(3) Pass piano wire through the hole from
inside the compartment, and connect both ends
of wire securely to wooden blocks.
G5M0494
(4) Cut adhesive layer with the wire by pulling
it back and forth.
CAUTION:
When making through-hole into adhesive layer
and cutting the adhesive, be careful not to
damage interior and exterior parts.
B: INSTALLATION
1) After cutting layer of adhesive, remove dam
rubber remaining on body.
2) Finishing adhesion surface on body side:
Using a cutter knife etc., cut layer of adhesive
sticking firmly to body, and finish it to a smooth
surface of about 2 mm (0.08 in) in thickness.
CAUTION:
Take extra care not to cause damage to body
paint.
G5M0553
3) Cleaning body surface:
(1) Thoroughly remove chips, dirt and dust
from body surface.
(2) Clean body wall surface and upper surface
of layer of adhesive with a solvent such as alco-
hol or white gasoline.
4) Positioning glass:
(1) Mount glass on body.
(2) Adjust position of glass so that gap between
body and glass is uniform on all sides.
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5. Windshield

(3) Stick them fast by pressing all sides lightly.
10) Installation of molding:
(1) Remove adhesive overflowing from outside
of glass until it becomes level with outer height
of glass. Then, add adhesive to portions that
need it, and clean with alcohol or white gaso-
line.
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(2) Install front side molding.
CAUTION:
Do not open and close door after moldings
have been installed. When opening and closing
door for unavoidable reason, lower door glass
and gently move door.
11) Water leakage test:
Test for water leakage about one hour after instal-
lation.
CAUTION:
IMove vehicle very gently.
IDo not squirt strong hose stream on vehicle.
12) Spontaneous drying:
After completing all operations, leave vehicle alone
for 24 hours.
CAUTION:
When delivering vehicle to user, tell him that
vehicle should not be subjected to heavy
shocks for at least three days.
13) Install cowl panel and wiper arm.
6. Rear Window Glass
A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN
1) Disconnect connector from rear defogger termi-
nal.
2) Remove glass in the same manner as in wind-
shield.
NOTE:
A matching pin is cemented to the corners of glass
on compartment side. Use a piano wire when cut-
ting each pin.
G5M0412
2. WAGON
NOTE:
It is impossible to remove the molding from the
glass.
If molding is broken, replace rear glass.
1) Remove rear wiper and rear gate trim.
2) Disconnect connector from rear defogger termi-
nal.
3) Remove glass in the same manner as in wind-
shield.
CAUTION:
In case of using a piano wire, when re-install-
ing the old rear window glass, be careful not to
damage molding.
NOTE:
A matching pin is cemented to corners of glass on
compartment side. Use a piano wire when cutting
each pin.
G5M0412
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6. Rear Window Glass