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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

    Important: Be sure to take accurate measurements before removal to position the emblem properly during installation.


    Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  1. Use aJ 25070 to heat the hood emblem holding it about 152 mm (6 inches) from the emblem surface.
  2. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

    Important: Be careful not to damage the paint.


    Object Number: 183250  Size: SH
  3. Peel the body side molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
  4. Remove all adhesive from body panel and back of the body side molding using 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  5. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

Installation Procedure

  1. Warm body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).
  2. Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.

  3. Peel backing from the front end of the body side molding.

  4. Object Number: 183250  Size: SH
  5. Starting from the front of the vehicle, align the molding alignment pin to the molding alignment slot.
  6. Press the body side molding to the body while continuing to remove the backing from the front of the vehicle to the rear.
  7. Hand roll the body side molding to the body to ensure proper adhesion.