Rear Door Emblem/Nameplate Replacement Chevrolet
Tools Required
J 25070
Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
Important: 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
Important: The rear doors must be in a secured position prior to the emblem/nameplate adhesion.
- Secure the rear doors.
- 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 right rear door:
• | 47.5 mm +/- 2 mm (1.9 in +/- 0.1 in) (D)
from the vertical edge |
• | 200.5 mm +/- 2 mm (7.9 in +/- 0.1 in) (A)
from the horizontal edge |
- Use the following dimensions in order to
mark the proper position of the emblem/name plate on the left rear door:
• | 200.5 mm +/- 2 mm (7.9 in +/- 0.1 in) (A)
from the horizontal edge |
• | 47.5 mm +/- 2 mm (1.9 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 (2) 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 |
Important: 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 right rear door.
Rear Door Emblem/Nameplate Replacement EXPRESS
Callout
| Component Name
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1
| Endgate Nameplate (EXPRESS)
Notice: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in the Preface section.
Procedure
- The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
- Use a
J 25070
Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all adhesive from the endgate and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new name plate.
- When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
- Close the endgate prior to installing the nameplate.
- Using the palm of the hand, wet out the nameplate to the endgate to ensure full adhesion of the nameplate is made.
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Rear Door Emblem/Nameplate Replacement SAVANA
Callout
| Component Name
|
1
| Endgate Nameplate (SAVANA)
Notice: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in the Preface section.
Procedure
- The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
- Use a
J 25070
Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all adhesive from the endgate and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new name plate.
- When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
- Close the endgate prior to installing the nameplate.
- Using the palm of the hand, wet out the nameplate to the endgate to ensure full adhesion of the nameplate is made.
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Rear Door Emblem/Nameplate Replacement EXPRESS AWD
Callout
| Component Name
|
1
| Rear Door Nameplate (Express AWD)
Notice: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in the Preface section.
Procedure
- The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
- Use a
J 25070
Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all adhesive from the rear door and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new name plate.
- When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
- Close the rear door prior to installing the nameplate.
- Using the palm of the hand, wet out the nameplate to the rear door to ensure full adhesion of the nameplate is made.
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Rear Door Emblem/Nameplate Replacement EXPRESS STABILITRAK
Callout
| Component Name
|
1
| Rear Door Nameplate (EXPRESS STABILITRAK)
Notice: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in the Preface section.
Procedure
- The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
- Use a
J 25070
Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all adhesive from the rear door and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new name plate.
- When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
- Close the rear door prior to installing the nameplate.
- Using the palm of the hand, wet out the nameplate to the rear door to ensure full adhesion of the nameplate is made.
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Rear Door Emblem/Nameplate Replacement SAVANA AWD
Callout
| Component Name
|
1
| Rear Door Nameplate (AWD)
Notice: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in the Preface section.
Procedure
- The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
- Use a
J 25070
or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all adhesive from the rear door and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new name plate.
- When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
- Close the rear door prior to installing the nameplate.
- Using the palm of the hand, wet out the nameplate to the rear door to ensure full adhesion of the nameplate is made.
Special ToolsJ 25070
Heat Gun
|
2
| Rear Door Nameplate (SAVANA)
Procedure
- The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
- Use a
J 25070
or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all adhesive from the rear door and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new name
plate.
- When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
- Close the rear door prior to installing the nameplate.
- Using the palm of the hand, wet out the nameplate to the rear door to ensure full adhesion of the nameplate is made.
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Rear Door Emblem/Nameplate Replacement GMC
Callout
| Component Name
|
1
| Rear Door Nameplate (GMC)
Notice: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in the Preface section.
Procedure
- The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
- Use a
J 25070
Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all adhesive from the rear door and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new name plate.
- When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
- Close the rear door prior to installing the nameplate.
- Using the palm of the hand, wet out the nameplate to the rear door to ensure full adhesion of the nameplate is made.
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