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Exterior Trim Molding/Nameplate Replacement Chevrolet

Removal Procedure

  1. The following components attach to the body panels with adhesive tape:
  2. • The body side moldings
    • The emblems
    • The name plates
  3. Warm the panel surface to 21°C-32°C (70°F-90°F) in order to ensure a good placement of the following components:
  4. • New moldings
    • Old moldings
    • The emblems
    • The name plates
  5. Ensure that the panel surface is clean, and free of any wax or oily film.
  6. Perform the following steps in order to remove the emblems:

  7. Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  8. Use a heating gun 152 mm (6 in) from the surface in order to heat the emblems and name plates.
  9. Use a circular motion for 30 seconds in order to apply the heat.
  10. Important: Do not damage the paint.

  11. Use a flat, bladed tool in order to peel the emblems and name plates from the panel surface.

  12. Object Number: 321645  Size: SH
  13. Use the 3M scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk, 3M P/N 07501 or the equivalent, in order to remove all the adhesive from the body panel and the back of the following components:
  14. • The moldings
    • The emblems
    • The name plates
  15. Use Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) naphtha in order to clean the body panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 319551  Size: SH
  1. Use a heat lamp or a heat gun at a minimum of 21°C (70°F) in order to warm the body panel. (The illustration shows the proper dimensions for attaching an LS front door name plate).
  2. Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.

  3. Peel the backing from the front end of the emblems and name plates.

  4. Object Number: 319554  Size: SH
  5. Press the emblems and name plates to the body while continuing to remove the backing. (The illustration shows the proper dimensions for attaching a Venture lift gate name plate).

  6. Object Number: 319556  Size: SH
  7. Hand roll the emblems and name plates to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion. (The illustration shows the proper dimensions for attaching a Chevrolet lift gate name plate).

Adhesive Body Side Moldings End Loose

Use the following method in order to attach loose molding ends:

  1. Wash the affected area with soap and water.
  2. Wipe the area dry.
  3. Use oil-free naphtha or alcohol on a clean rag in order to wipe the panel adhesive side of the molding, and proceed with step 4.
  4. Apply a length of masking tape to the vehicle for a molding guide, as needed. Use a straightedge, as needed.
  5. Apply adhesive to the back of the molding.
  6. Press the molding into place.
  7. If you use adhesive GM P/N 1052621 or the equivalent, apply constant pressure to the molding for 30 seconds or until a firm bond is made.

Adhesive Body Side Molding Completely Removed

Use the following method in order to attach a molding that has become completely removed:

    Important: The following procedure is for moldings that are not damaged. Do not use the following procedure if the molding is dented or pried from the vehicle.

  1. Thoroughly wash the repair area using Liquid Wash and Wax GM P/N 1052870 or the equivalent.
  2. Wipe the area dry.
  3. Remove all of the adhesive from the body panel and the back of the molding.
  4. Use varnish makers and painters (VM&P) naphtha or isopropyl alcohol.

  5. Mark the proper position of the molding with masking tape.
  6. Use the adjacent moldings as a guide.

  7. Use a heat lamp or heat gun in order to warm the body panel to a minimum temperature of 21°C (70°F).
  8. Apply a piece of gray double-coated foam tape GM P/N 06380 or the equivalent to the molding.
  9. Align the molding to the tape guideline on the body panel.
  10. Peel the backing from the end of the molding.
  11. Firmly press the molding into place while you continue to remove the backing.
  12. Hand roll the molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.

Exterior Trim Molding/Nameplate Replacement Pontiac

Removal Procedure

  1. The following components attach to the body panels with adhesive tape:
  2. • The body side moldings
    • The emblems
    • The name plates
  3. Warm the panel surface to 21°C-32°C (70°F-90°F) in order to ensure a good placement of the following components:
  4. • New moldings
    • Old moldings
    • The emblems
    • The name plates
  5. Ensure that the panel surface is clean, and free of any wax or oily film.
  6. Perform the following steps in order to remove the emblems:

  7. Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  8. Use a heating gun 152 mm (6 in) from the surface in order to heat the emblems and name plates.
  9. Use a circular motion for 30 seconds in order to apply the heat.
  10. Important: Do not damage the paint.

  11. Use a flat, bladed tool in order to peel the emblems and name plates from the panel surface.

  12. Object Number: 321645  Size: SH
  13. Use the 3M scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk, 3M P/N 07501 or the equivalent, in order to remove all the adhesive from the body panel and the back of the following components:
  14. • The moldings
    • The emblems
    • The name plates
  15. Use Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) naphtha in order to clean the body panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 429787  Size: SH
  1. Use a heat lamp or a heat gun at a minimum of 21°C (70°F) in order to warm the body panel. (The illustration shows the proper dimensions for attaching a Montana front door name plate).
  2. Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.


    Object Number: 319564  Size: SH
  3. Peel the backing from the front end of the emblems and name plates. (The illustration shows the proper dimensions for attaching a Trans Sport front door name plate).

  4. Object Number: 319560  Size: SH
  5. Press the emblems and name plates to the body while continuing to remove the backing. (The illustration shows the proper dimensions for attaching a Montana front door name plate; Canada only).

  6. Object Number: 319566  Size: SH
  7. Hand roll the emblems and name plates to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion. (The illustration shows the proper dimensions for attaching a Pontiac lift gate name plate).

Adhesive Body Side Moldings End Loose

Use the following method in order to attach loose molding ends:

  1. Wash the affected area with soap and water.
  2. Wipe the area dry.
  3. Use oil-free naphtha or alcohol on a clean rag in order to wipe the panel adhesive side of the molding, and proceed with step 4.
  4. Apply a length of masking tape to the vehicle for a molding guide, as needed. Use a straightedge, as needed.
  5. Apply adhesive to the back of the molding.
  6. Press the molding into place.
  7. If you use adhesive GM P/N 1052621 or the equivalent, apply constant pressure to the molding for 30 seconds or until a firm bond is made.

Adhesive Body Side Molding Completely Removed

Use the following method in order to attach a molding that has become completely removed:

    Important: The following procedure is for moldings that are not damaged. Do not use the following procedure if the molding is dented or pried from the vehicle.

  1. Thoroughly wash the repair area using Liquid Wash and Wax GM P/N 1052870 or equivalent.
  2. Wipe the area dry.
  3. Remove all of the adhesive from the body panel and the back of the molding.
  4. Use varnish makers and painters (VM&P) naphtha or isopropyl alcohol.

  5. Mark the proper position of the molding with masking tape.
  6. Use the adjacent moldings as a guide.

  7. Use a heat lamp or heat gun in order to warm the body panel to a minimum temperature of 21°C (70°F).
  8. Apply a piece of gray double-coated foam tape GM P/N 06380 or the equivalent to the molding.
  9. Align the molding to the tape guideline on the body panel.
  10. Peel the backing from the end of the molding.
  11. Firmly press the molding into place while you continue to remove the backing.
  12. Hand roll the molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.

Exterior Trim Molding/Nameplate Replacement Oldsmobile

Removal Procedure

  1. The following components attach to the body panels with adhesive tape:
  2. • The body side moldings
    • The emblems
    • The name plates
  3. Warm the panel surface to 21°C-32°C (70°F-90°F) in order to ensure a good placement of the following components:
  4. • New moldings
    • Old moldings
    • The emblems
    • The name plates
  5. Ensure that the panel surface is clean, and free of any wax or oily film.
  6. Perform the following steps in order to remove the emblems:

  7. Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  8. Use a heating gun 152 mm (6 in) from the surface in order to heat the emblems and name plates.
  9. Use a circular motion for 30 seconds in order to apply the heat.
  10. Important: Do not damage the paint.

  11. Use a flat, bladed tool in order to peel the emblems and name plates from the panel surface.

  12. Object Number: 321645  Size: SH
  13. Use the 3M scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk, 3M P/N 07501 or the equivalent, in order to remove all the adhesive from the body panel and the back of the following components:
  14. • The moldings
    • The emblems
    • The name plates
  15. Use Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) naphtha in order to clean the body panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 319573  Size: SH
  1. Use a heat lamp or a heat gun at a minimum of 21°C (70°F) in order to warm the body panel. (The illustration shows the proper dimensions for attaching the Silhouette lift gate name plate).
  2. Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.

  3. Peel the backing from the front end of the emblems and name plates.

  4. Object Number: 319570  Size: SH
  5. Press the emblems and name plates to the body while continuing to remove the backing. (The illustration shows the proper dimensions for attaching the Oldsmobile lift gate name plate).
  6. Hand roll the emblems and name plates to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.

Adhesive Body Side Moldings End Loose

Use the following method in order to attach loose molding ends:

  1. Wash the affected area with soap and water.
  2. Wipe the area dry.
  3. Use oil-free naphtha or alcohol on a clean rag in order to wipe the panel adhesive side of the molding, and proceed with step 4.
  4. Apply a length of masking tape to the vehicle for a molding guide, as needed. Use a straightedge, as needed.
  5. Apply adhesive to the back of the molding.
  6. Press the molding into place.

    If you use adhesive GM P/N 1052621 or the equivalent, apply constant pressure to the molding for 30 seconds or until a firm bond is made.

Adhesive Body Side Molding Completely Removed

Use the following method in order to attach a molding that has become completely removed:

    Important: The following procedure is for moldings that are not damaged. Do not use the following procedure if the molding is dented or pried from the vehicle.

  1. Thoroughly wash the repair area using Liquid Wash and Wax GM P/N 1052870 or the equivalent.
  2. Wipe the area dry.
  3. Remove all of the adhesive from the body panel and the back of the molding.
  4. Use varnish makers and painters (VM&P) naphtha or isopropyl alcohol.

  5. Mark the proper position of the molding with masking tape.
  6. Use the adjacent moldings as a guide.

  7. Use a heat lamp or heat gun in order to warm the body panel to a minimum temperature of 21°C (70°F).
  8. Apply a piece of gray double-coated foam tape GM P/N 06380 or the equivalent to the molding.
  9. Align the molding to the tape guideline on the body panel.
  10. Peel the backing from the end of the molding.
  11. Firmly press the molding into place while you continue to remove the backing.
  12. Hand roll the molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.