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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 755122  Size: SH
  1. Apply masking tape to the area around the hood emblem to protect the finish.
  2. Open the hood.
  3. Remove the nuts from the back of the hood emblem.
  4. To remove the emblem from the hood, heat the emblem using the J 25070  152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
  5. Apply heat in a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
  6. Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

  7. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to lift or remove the emblem from the hood.

  8. Object Number: 321645  Size: SH
  9. Remove any adhesive from the hood using a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk P/N 07501 or equivalent.

Installation Procedure

  1. Heat the hood emblem and mounting surface to approximately 21°C (70°F) using the J 25070 , if necessary.
  2. 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. Do not touch the adhesive backing on the emblem/nameplate.

  3. Remove the protective liner from the back of the hood emblem.

  4. Object Number: 755122  Size: SH
  5. Position the hood emblem locating pins to the holes in the hood.
  6. Apply equal pressure along the emblem to uniformly bond the emblem to the hood.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  8. Install the hood emblem nuts to the hood emblem.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  10. Remove the masking tape from the hood.
  11. Close the hood.