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Installation Procedure

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Important  : Apply these items in an environment free of dust or dirt that could come in contact with the sticky backing and prevent proper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the molding or the emblem is to be mounted.

    Use a suitable solvent, such as a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent water, or equivalent.

  2. Dry the area thoroughly.
  3. Ensure that the body area is at a temperature range of 27-41°C (80-105°F).

    Heat the area, if needed.

  4. Ensure that the emblems are at a temperature range of 29-32°C (85-90°F.

    Place the emblem, adhesive side down, on a heated surface or use a heat lamp or a heat gun in order to raise the temperature.

  5. Remove the protective liner on the back of the molding or the emblem.
  6. Apply the molding or the emblem to the body surface.
  7. Apply an equal amount of pressure along the molding or the emblem in order to uniformly bond the molding or the emblem to the body surface.
  8. Apply an equal amount of pressure along the molding or the emblem in order to uniformly bond the molding or the emblem to the body surface.