Replacement Procedure (Cadillac, 32 V Northstar)
- Wash the affected panel (1) with a soap and water mixture.
- Dry the affected panel using a clean cloth.
- Remove all traces of adhesive from the panel and from the back
of the emblem/nameplate using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or
equivalent.
- Wipe the panel with a clean cloth and an alcohol and water mixture.
- Using the following dimensions,
mark the proper position of the emblem/nameplate with a length of masking
tape or a magnetic strip.
• | Dimension a, "32 V Northstar" emblem:
35 mm |
• | Dimension a, "Cadillac" emblem: 35 mm |
• | Dimension b, "32 V Northstar" emblem:
71 mm |
• | Dimension b, "Cadillac" emblem: 78.1 mm |
• | Dimension c, "32 V Northstar" emblem:
84.9 mm |
• | Dimension c, "Cadillac" emblem: 83 mm |
- If the body is below 21°C (70°F), warm the affected panel
with a heat lamp or a heat gun while proceeding with the following step.
- If necessary, apply one of the following to types of double-coated
acrylic foam tape:
- Align the emblem/nameplate
with the panel.
- Press the emblem/nameplate firmly in place to ensure proper adhesion.
Replacement Procedure (Deville, DHS, DTS)
- Wash the affected panel (1) with a soap and water mixture.
- Dry the affected panel using a clean cloth.
- Remove all traces of adhesive from the panel and from the back
of the emblem/nameplate using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or
equivalent.
- Wipe the panel (1) with a clean cloth and an alcohol and water
mixture.
- Using the following dimensions,
mark the proper position of the emblem/nameplate with a length of masking
tape or a magnetic strip.
• | Dimension a, "DHS" or "DTS" emblem: 83.2 mm |
• | Dimension a, "DEVILLE" emblem: 84.4 mm |
• | Dimension b, "DHS" or "DTS" emblem: 70.2 mm |
• | Dimension b, "DEVILLE" emblem: 70.2 mm |
• | Dimension c, "DEVILLE" emblem: 84.9 mm |
• | Dimension c, "DHS" or "DTS" emblem: 35 mm |
- If the body is below 21°C (70°F), warm the affected panel
with a heat lamp or a heat gun while proceeding with the following step.
- If necessary, apply one of the following to types of double-coated
acrylic foam tape:
- Align the emblem/nameplate
with the panel.
- Press the emblem/nameplate firmly in place to ensure proper adhesion.