Body - Interior And Exterior (1 Of 2): Exterior: Nameplate: Removal
REMOVAL - REAR NAMEPLATES
- As a guide for installation, apply a length of masking tape on the body, parallel to the top edge and to one end of the name plate or decal being removed.CAUTION:
Do not exceed 52° C (120° F) when heating nameplates, decals or body panels. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the nameplates, decals or the vehicle paint finish.
- If the temperature is below 21° C (70° F), warm the name plate or decal with a heat lamp or heat gun.NOTE:
The exterior name plates are attached to the body with adhesive tape.
- Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, carefully remove the name plate or decal from the body panel, as necessary.
REMOVAL - SIDE DECALS
- As a guide for installation, apply a length of masking tape on the body, parallel to the top edge and to one end of the name plate or decal being removed.CAUTION:
Do not exceed 52° C (120° F) when heating nameplates, decals or body panels. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the nameplates, decals or the vehicle paint finish.
- If the temperature is below 21° C (70° F), warm the name plate or decal with a heat lamp or heat gun.NOTE:
The exterior name plates are attached to the body with adhesive tape.
- Using a trim stick or equivalent, carefully remove the name plate or decal from the body panel, as necessary.
REMOVAL - GRILLE PLATE
- Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- Release the pal nuts (2) and separate the nameplate (1) from the adapter plate (3) and the grille (4).