Radiator Grille Emblem/Nameplate Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Grille Emblem Placement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Emblem Assembly (Crest) Procedure The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength. Use a J 25070 Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old emblem. See Special Tools . Clean all adhesive from grille and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new emblem. When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion. Align the two pins on the crest to the holes in the grille. Using the palm of the hand, carefully wet out the emblem to the grille and ensure full adhesion of the emblem is made.
2	Emblem Assembly (Wreath) Procedure The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength. Use a J 25070 Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old emblem. See Special Tools . Clean all adhesive from grille and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new emblem. When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion. Align the three pins on the wreath to the holes in the grille. Using the palm of the hand, carefully wet out the emblem to the grille and ensure full adhesion of the emblem is made.

Callout

Component Name

NOTE: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice .

Emblem Assembly (Crest)

Procedure

The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
Use a J 25070 Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old emblem. See Special Tools . Clean all adhesive from grille and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new emblem.
When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
Align the two pins on the crest to the holes in the grille.
Using the palm of the hand, carefully wet out the emblem to the grille and ensure full adhesion of the emblem is made.

Emblem Assembly (Wreath)

Procedure

The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
Use a J 25070 Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old emblem. See Special Tools . Clean all adhesive from grille and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new emblem.
When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
Align the three pins on the wreath to the holes in the grille.
Using the palm of the hand, carefully wet out the emblem to the grille and ensure full adhesion of the emblem is made.