Endgate Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (Avalanche FFU)

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Fig 1: View Of Endgate Emblem/Nameplate

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Flex Fuel Badge CAUTION: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution . 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. Clean all adhesive from end gate panel and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new name plate. 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. Using the palm of the hand, wet out the name plate to the end gate and ensure full adhesion of the name plate is made. Special Tools J-25070 Heat Gun

Callout

Component Name

Flex Fuel Badge

CAUTION:

Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution .

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. Clean all adhesive from end gate panel and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new name plate.
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.
Using the palm of the hand, wet out the name plate to the end gate and ensure full adhesion of the name plate is made.

Special Tools
J-25070 Heat Gun