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Exterior Trim Molding/Nameplate Replacement Door GTP

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

    Important: Use the tape for protection and alignment marks for alignment of the new emblem/nameplate.


    Object Number: 320077  Size: SH
  1. Apply tape to the area around the emblem/nameplate.

  2. Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  3. Heat the emblem/nameplate, using a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 inches) from the surface.
  4. Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

  5. Peel the emblem/nameplate from the door surface using a flat-bladed tool, being careful not to damage paint.

  6. Object Number: 321645  Size: SH
  7. Remove all adhesive from the door surface and the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M ™scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  8. Clean the door surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 320077  Size: SH
  1. Mark the tape with the measurements for the barber location of the emblem/nameplate.

  2. Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  3. Warm the door surface with a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 inches) from the surface to a minimum of 21° C (70° F).
  4. Peel the backing from the front end of the emblem/nameplate.
  5. Do not touch the adhesive backing.

  6. Press the emblem/nameplate to the door surface while continuing to remove the backing.
  7. Hand roll the emblem/nameplate to the door surface to ensure proper adhesion.
  8. Inspect the emblem/nameplate for bonding.
  9. Hand roll loose ends.

  10. Remove the tape from the area around the emblem/nameplate.

Exterior Trim Molding/Nameplate Replacement Door SE

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun


    Object Number: 320066  Size: SH

    Important: Use the tape for protection and alignment marks for alignment of the new emblem/nameplate.

  1. Apply tape to the area around the emblem/nameplate.

  2. Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  3. Heat the emblem/nameplate, using a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 inches) from the surface.
  4. Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

  5. Peel the emblem/nameplate from the door surface using a flat-bladed tool, being careful not to damage paint.

  6. Object Number: 321645  Size: SH
  7. Remove all adhesive from the door surface and the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M ™scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  8. Clean the door surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 320066  Size: SH
  1. Mark the tape with the measurements for the barber location of the emblem/nameplate.

  2. Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  3. Warm the door surface with a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 inches) from the surface to a minimum of 21° C (70° F).
  4. Peel the backing from the front end of the emblem/nameplate.
  5. Do not touch the adhesive backing.

  6. Press the emblem/nameplate to the door surface while continuing to remove the backing.
  7. Hand roll the emblem/nameplate to the door surface to ensure proper adhesion.
  8. Inspect the emblem/nameplate for bonding.
  9. Hand roll loose ends.

  10. Remove the tape from the area around the emblem/nameplate.

Exterior Trim Molding/Nameplate Replacement Rear Compartment Lid

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun


    Object Number: 320080  Size: SH

    Important: Use the tape for protection and alignment marks for alignment of the new emblem/nameplate.

  1. Apply tape to the area around the emblem/nameplate.

  2. Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  3. Heat the emblem/nameplate, using a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 inches) from the surface.
  4. Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

  5. Peel the emblem/nameplate from the rear compartment lid surface using a flat-bladed tool, being careful not to damage paint.

  6. Object Number: 321645  Size: SH
  7. Remove all adhesive from the rear compartment lid surface and the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M ™scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  8. Clean the rear compartment lid surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 320080  Size: SH
  1. Mark the tape with the measurements for the barber location of the emblem/nameplate.

  2. Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  3. Warm the rear compartment lid surface with a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 inches) from the surface to a minimum of 21° C (70° F).
  4. Peel the backing from the front end of the emblem/nameplate.
  5. Do not touch the adhesive backing.

  6. Press the emblem/nameplate to the rear compartment lid surface while continuing to remove the backing.
  7. Press the emblem/nameplate to the rear compartment lid while continuing to remove the backing.
  8. Hand roll the emblem/nameplate to the rear compartment lid to ensure proper adhesion.
  9. Inspect the emblem/nameplate for bonding.
  10. Hand roll loose ends.

  11. Remove the tape from the area around the emblem/nameplate.