Special Tools
J 25070 Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement-Door.
- Remove the door window run channel from the door frame.
- Remove the emblem from the door. Refer to Molding/Nameplate Replacement-Exterior
Trim.
Important: Apply the transfers in a clean environment where dust or fibers will
not interfere with proper adhesion.
- Use a J 25070 or other suitable tool in order to heat the transfer.
- Slowly peel the transfer
from the door.
Installation Procedure
- Clean the area where the transfer will be mounted. Use a suitable
solvent, such as a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent
water.
- Dry the area thoroughly.
Important: If paint in the area is chipped or gouged, repaint the area, otherwise
the surface imperfection will be visible through the blackout transfer.
- Position the transfer to the door.
- Use a wax pencil in order to mark the upper and the lower locations
of the transfer on the door.
- Begin at the top of the transfer and peel the backing paper from
a workable section of the transfer.
- Begin applying the transfer
to the door.
Continue applying the transfer to the door in small, workable sections,
until finished.
Important: Use care not to stretch the transfer during application.
- Use a small roller or other suitable tool in order to gently press the
transfer to the door and insure proper adhesion.
- Verify that there are no air bubbles visible on the transfer.
If there are air bubbles, use a small pin in order to help eliminate
the air bubbles.
- Install the emblem to the door. Refer to Molding/Nameplate Replacement-Exterior
Trim.
- Install the door window run channel to the door frame.
- Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement-Door.