Front Side Door Emblem/Nameplate Replacement Rendezvous

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

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

1. Apply tape to the area around the door emblem.
2. Heat the emblem/nameplate, using a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
3. Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

4. Remove the emblem/nameplate from the door surface using a plastic, flat-bladed tool.



5. Remove all adhesive from the door panel surface and the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
6. Clean the door surface using varnish makers and painters (VMP) naptha.

1. If the location of the emblem/nameplate has not been marked apply tape and use the following dimensions:

•	Dimension (a) is 19.5 mm (0.78 in) above the feature line on the door.

•	Dimension (b) is 68.7 mm (2.7 in) from the front edge of the door.




2. Warm the door surface with a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).

Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing of the emblem/nameplate.

3. Remove the backing from the front end of the emblem/nameplate.
4. Press the emblem/nameplate to the door panel surface while continuing to remove the backing.
5. Hand roll the emblem/nameplate to the door panel to ensure proper adhesion.
6. Inspect the emblem/nameplate for bonding.
7. Remove the tape from the area around the door emblem.