Liftgate Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (PLATINUM)

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Fig 1: Liftgate Emblem/Nameplate (PLATINUM)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Liftgate Nameplate Assembly (Platinum) 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) 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 nameplate/emblem. Clean all adhesive from rear liftgate 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. Close the liftgate lid. Wet out the nameplate/emblem and ensure full adhesion of the nameplate is made to the liftgate. Special Tools J-25070 Heat Gun

Callout

Component Name

Liftgate Nameplate Assembly (Platinum)

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) 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 nameplate/emblem. Clean all adhesive from rear liftgate 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.
Close the liftgate lid.
Wet out the nameplate/emblem and ensure full adhesion of the nameplate is made to the liftgate.

Special Tools
J-25070 Heat Gun