Tools Required
• | J 41409 Body
Molding Removal Tool |
Removal Procedure
- When replacing or repairing an emblem/nameplate do the following:
1.1. | Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal. |
1.2. | Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the emblem/nameplate. |
- To remove an emblem/nameplate,
heat the emblem/nameplate using a J 25070
.
Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
- Use a J 41409
in order to lift or remove
the emblem/nameplate from the panel surface.
Important: If tape is still intact on the molding or panel, do not remove the tape.
Clean the tape and the mating surface with adhesive cleaner. Wipe the tape
and the mating surface with a clean, lint free cloth. If the tape is
damaged, continue with the replacement procedure.
- Apply the adhesive foam tape to the back of the emblem/nameplate and
press the emblem/nameplate in place.
- When replacing, remove all adhesive as follows:
• | For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive
remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent. |
• | For plastic panels use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and
Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol
and water in order to remove the adhesive. |
Installation Procedure
Important: Apply the emblem/nameplate in an environment that is free from dust
or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign
material may cause improper adhesion.
- Clean the area where the emblem/nameplate will be installed.
Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha
or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to
clean the area.
- Dry the area thoroughly.
- If the location of the
emblem/nameplate has not been marked, apply tape and mark the location as
shown.
- Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F).
- Ensure that the temperature of the emblem/name plate is approximately
29-32°C (85-90°F).
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the emblem/name plate.
- Position the emblem/name plate to the location marks and press
the emblem/name plate to the mounting surface.
- Apply equal pressure along the emblem/name plate in order to uniformly
bond the item to the mounting surface.
- Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.