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Removal Procedure

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  1. When replacing or repairing an emblem/nameplate do the following:
    1. 1.1. Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
    2. 1.2. Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the emblem/nameplate.
  2. To remove an emblem/nameplate, heat the emblem/nameplate using J 25070. 

    Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

  3. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the emblem/nameplate from the panel surface.
    Fig 1: Remove Emblem/Nameplate Using Flat - Bladed Tool
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  4. When replacing, 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.