Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply tape for alignment marks to aid in the installation of the emblem/nameplate (1,2).
- Use the tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
- Heat the emblem/nameplate using the J 25070 . Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
- Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the emblem/nameplate (1,2) from the panel surface.
- When replacing a emblem/nameplate, remove all adhesive as follows:
- For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07502 or equivalent.
- For plastic panels use a lint-free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naptha or a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to remove the adhesive.
NOTE:
Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in Cautions and Notices.