Tools Required
J 25070 Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
- When replacing an emblem/nameplate do the following:
1.1. | Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal. |
1.2. | Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the emblem/nameplate. |
- To remove an emblem/nameplate, heat the emblem/nameplate using a J 25070
.
- Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds holding the J 25070
approximately 152 mm (6 in)
from the surface.
Notice: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in the Preface section.
- Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the emblem/nameplate from the panel
surface.
- When replacing, remove all adhesive as follows:
• | For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover
disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent. |
• | For plastic panels use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters
(VMP) naphtha or a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to
remove the adhesive. |
Installation Procedure
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.
- Clean the area where the emblem/nameplate will be installed.
Use
a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a 50/50 mixture
by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the area.
- Dry the area thoroughly.
- If the location of the emblem/nameplate has not been marked, apply tape
and mark the location as shown below.
- For the VUE emblem/nameplate install to the following dimensions:
| Important: All dimensions are arc length measurements.
|
• | Dimension (a) is 52 mm (2.047 in) from the top of the lift gate
lower body line to the bottom of the emblem/nameplate. |
• | Dimension (b) is 173 mm (6.811 in) from the side of the
emblem/nameplate to the left edge of the lift gate. |
- For the AWD emblem/nameplate install to the following dimensions:
| Important: All dimensions are arc length measurements.
|
• | Dimension (a) is 52 mm (2.047 in) from the top of the lift gate
lower body line to the bottom of the emblem/nameplate. |
• | Dimension (b) is 159 mm (4.134 in) from the side of the
emblem/nameplate to the right edge of the lift gate. |
Important: All dimensions are arc length measurements.
- For the AWD V6 emblem/nameplate install to the following dimensions:
• | Dimension (a) is 52 mm (2.047 in) from the top of the lift
gate lower body line to the bottom of the emblem/nameplate. |
• | Dimension (b) is 105 mm (4.134 in) from the side of the
emblem/nameplate to the right edge of the lift gate. |
• | Dimension (c) is 208 mm (8.190 in) from the center of the
emblem/nameplate to the right edge of the lift gate. |
- Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F)
using the J 25070
, if necessary.
- Ensure that the temperature of the emblem/nameplate is approximately 29-32°C
(85-90°F).
Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing on the emblem/nameplate.
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the emblem/nameplate.
- Position the emblem/nameplate to the location marks and press the emblem/nameplate
to the mounting surface.
- Apply equal pressure along the emblem/nameplate to uniformly bond the
item to the mounting surface.
- Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.