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Installation Procedure

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Important:  The rear doors must be in a secured position prior to the emblem/nameplate adhesion.

  1. Secure the rear doors.
  2. Use a length of masking tape or magnetic strip in order to mark the location.
  3. Use the following dimensions in order to mark the proper position of the emblem/nameplate on the right rear door:
    • 47.5 mm +/- 2 mm (1.9 in +/- 0.1 in) (D) from the vertical edge
    • 200.5 mm +/- 2 mm (7.9 in +/- 0.1 in) (A) from the horizontal edge
    Fig 1: Marking Proper Position Of Right Rear Door Emblem/Nameplate
    G02422776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Use the following dimensions in order to mark the proper position of the emblem/name plate on the left rear door:
    • 200.5 mm +/- 2 mm (7.9 in +/- 0.1 in) (A) from the horizontal edge
    • 47.5 mm +/- 2 mm (1.9 in +/- 0.1 in) (B) from the vertical edge
  5. If the body is below 19°C (66°F) due to shop temperature or outside temperature, warm the body panel using the J 25070 while proceeding with the next step.
  6. If needed, apply a double-coated acrylic foam tape such as 3M® Super Automotive Attachment Tape (2) or an equivalent to the emblem/nameplate:
    • 3M® 06380 has a white backing
    • 3M® 06377 has a black backing
    • 3M® 06382 has a gray backing
    Fig 2: Marking Proper Position Of Left Rear Door Emblem/Nameplate
    G02422777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Care should be exercised not to touch the tape with your hands or allow the adhesive tape to come in contact with any dirt or foreign matter.

  7. Peel the backing from the adhesive tape.
  8. Align the emblem/nameplate with the previous length of masking tape or magnetic strip.
  9. Firmly press the emblem/nameplate into place for 30 seconds in order to ensure proper adhesion of the emblem/nameplate.
  10. Remove the masking tape or magnetic strip from the right rear door.
    Fig 3: Installing Rear Door Emblem/Nameplate
    G02422778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.