Liftgate Outside Handle Emblem Replacement (Encore)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Liftgate Outside Handle Emblem (Encore)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the liftgate center applique. Refer to Liftgate Center Applique Replacement (Encore) .
1	Liftgate Outside Handle Emblem (Tri-Shield) CAUTION: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution . Procedure The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) one hour after assembly to allow the adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength. Use a heat gun or equivalent tool to remove the old emblem. Clean all the adhesive residue from the applique, wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing new emblem. Using a suitable trim tool, release the four locking tabs while pulling the liftgate outside handle emblem from the applique. When removing protective liners from adhesive backed emblems, be careful not to touch the tape with hands and do not allow the tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion. Remove the protective liner from the back side of the adhesive tape. Align the emblem and four lock tabs to the holes on the applique and press to ensure full adhesion is made.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the liftgate center applique. Refer to Liftgate Center Applique Replacement (Encore) .

Liftgate Outside Handle Emblem (Tri-Shield)

CAUTION:

Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution .

Procedure

The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) one hour after assembly to allow the adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
Use a heat gun or equivalent tool to remove the old emblem. Clean all the adhesive residue from the applique, wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing new emblem.
Using a suitable trim tool, release the four locking tabs while pulling the liftgate outside handle emblem from the applique.
When removing protective liners from adhesive backed emblems, be careful not to touch the tape with hands and do not allow the tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
Remove the protective liner from the back side of the adhesive tape.
Align the emblem and four lock tabs to the holes on the applique and press to ensure full adhesion is made.