Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Use the tape for protection and alignment marks for alignment of the new emblem.

Apply tape to the area around the door emblem.
Heat the emblem/nameplate, using a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.

Fig 1: Heating Emblem/Nameplate

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Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
CAUTION: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.
Remove the emblem/nameplate from the door surface using a small plastic flat-bladed tool, being careful not to damage paint.
Remove all adhesive from the door panel surface and the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M(tm) scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M(tm) P/N 07501 or equivalent.

Fig 2: Removing Adhesive From Door Panel Surface

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Clean the door surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.