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Installation Procedure

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Important:  Apply the adhesive tape in an environment free of dust or dirt so that it does not come in contact with the sticky backing and prevent proper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the molding, the emblem or the nameplate is to be mounted.
  2. Use a suitable solvent, such as a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent water, or equivalent.
  3. Dry the area thoroughly.
  4. Install adhesive tape (1) to the outside edges of the molding, the emblem or the nameplate.
  5. Ensure that the body area is at a temperature range of 20-30°C (68-86°F). Heat the area, if necessary.
    Fig 1: Installing Adhesive Tape To Outside Edges Of Molding
    G01434281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Ensure that the molding, the emblem or the nameplate are at a temperature range of 20-30°C (68-86°F). Heat the molding, if necessary.
  7. Remove the adhesive tape release sheet.
  8. Apply the molding, the emblem or the nameplate to the body surface.
  9. Apply an equal amount of pressure along the molding, the emblem or the nameplate to uniformly bond the molding or the emblem to the body surface.
    Fig 2: Applying An Equal Amount Of Pressure Along Molding
    G01434282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.