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 mark the location as shown below.
- For the GRAND AM emblem/nameplate install
to the following dimensions:
• | Dimension (a) and (b) are equal. The emblem/nameplate is centered
to the lock cylinder. |
• | Dimension (c) is 23 mm (0.905 in) from the bottom
of the emblem/nameplate to the bottom edge of the rear compartment lid. |
• | Dimension (d) is 10 mm (0.394 in) |
- For the GRAND AM GT emblem/nameplate
install to the following dimensions:
• | Dimension (a) is 29 mm (1.141 in) from the edge
of the emblem/nameplate to the right edge of the rear compartment lid. |
• | Dimension (b) 24 mm (0.945 in) from the bottom edge
of the rear compartment lid (1) to the bottom of the emblem/nameplate. |
• | Dimension (c) is 8 mm (0.315 in) |
• | Dimension (d) is 6 mm (0.236 in) |
- For the OLDSMOBILE emblem install to
the following dimensions:
• | Center the emblem (3) on the rear compartment lid (2). |
• | Dimension (a) is 17 mm (0.670 in) from the bottom
of the CHIMSL (1) to the bottom edge of the rear compartment lid (2). |
- 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/name plate 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.