GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Apply the following items in an environment free of dust and dirt. Dust and dirt could come in contact with the adhesive backing and prevent proper adhesion:

  1. Clean the area where the replacement item is to be mounted. Use a suitable solvent such as flash naphtha or a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent water.
  2. Dry the area thoroughly.
  3. Maintain a temperature range of 27-41°C (80-105°F) in the body area. Heat the area if necessary.
  4. Maintain a temperature range of 29-32°C (80-90°F) for the item that is to be mounted. Carefully apply heat to the item if needed.
  5. Remove the protective liner.

Appliques

  1. Press the molding to the body along the entire length at a pressure of 13.3-44.5 N (3-10 lb).
  2. Tape clear plastic, 0.12 mm (0.005 in) thick, over the item.
  3. Apply high pressure along the entire area to wet out about 75 percent of the adhesive.

Emblems


Object Number: 277581  Size: SH

Emblems are clamped to the body at the center of the emblem. Place the foam between the clamp and the emblem in order to protect the emblem.