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: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing
an emblem/name plate.
- 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 install to following dimensions:
- For the GRAND AM SE emblem/nameplate
install to the following dimensions.
• | Dimension (a) is 102 mm (4 in) from the front edge
of the door to the front of the emblem/nameplate. |
• | Dimension (b) is 7 mm (0.275 in). |
• | Dimension (c) is 29 mm (1.141 in). |
• | Dimension (d) is 29 mm (1.141 in) from the bottom
of the emblem/nameplate to the top of the door side molding. |
- For the GRAND AM GT emblem/nameplate
install to the following dimensions:
• | Dimension (a) is 120 mm (4.725 in) from the front
edge of the door to the front of the emblem/nameplate. |
• | Dimension (b) is 8 mm (0.315 in). |
• | Dimension (c) is 10 mm (0.394 in). |
• | Dimension (d) is 24 mm (0.945 in) from the bottom
of the emblem/nameplate to the top of the door side molding. |
• | 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 in order to uniformly
bond the item to the mounting surface. |
• | Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface. |