Special Tools
J 25070 Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
Note: Be careful not to damage the paint.
- Heat the emblem/nameplate using a
J 25070 . Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 inches) from the surface.
- Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
- Peel the emblem/nameplate from the panel using a flat-bladed plastic tool.
- Remove all adhesive from the body panel and the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M® P/N 07501 or equivalent.
- Wash the affected panel with soap and water.
Wipe the panel dry with a lint-free cloth.
- Remove all traces of adhesive from the body panel and the back of the molding. Use 3M® General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or an equivalent.
- Wipe the panel with a clean lint-free cloth and a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water.
Installation Procedure
- Use a length of masking tape or magnetic strip in order to mark the location.
- Use the following dimensions in order to mark the proper position of the emblem/nameplate on the body side:
• | 35.0 mm +/- 2 mm (1.4 in +/- 0.1 in) (D) from the vertical edge |
• | 1125.0 mm +/- 2 mm (44.3 in +/- 0.1 in) (A) from the horizontal edge |
• | 35.0 mm +/- 2 mm (1.4 in +/- 0.1 in) (B) from the vertical edge |
- If the body is below 19°C (66°F) due to shop temperature or outside temperature, warm the body panel using the
J 25070 while proceeding with the next step.
- If needed, apply a double-coated acrylic foam tape such as 3M® Super Automotive Attachment Tape or an equivalent to the emblem/nameplate:
• | 3M® 06380 has a white backing |
• | 3M® 06377 has a black backing |
• | 3M® 06382 has a gray backing |
Note: Care should be exercised not to touch the tape with your hands or allow the adhesive tape to come in contact with any dirt or foreign matter.
- Peel the backing from the adhesive tape.
- Align the emblem/nameplate with the previous length of masking tape or magnetic strip.
- Firmly press the emblem/nameplate into place for 30 seconds in order to ensure proper adhesion of the emblem/nameplate.
- Remove the masking tape or magnetic strip from the bodyside.