NAME PLATE (for Hatchback): Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Fog Light)
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape
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2. Remove the 8 screws.
3. Remove the 2 screw grommets.
4. Remove the 7 clips.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Screw Grommets And Clips
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5. w/ Fog Light:
  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 6 claws.
  2. Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and remove the front bumper.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Protective Tape
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6. w/o Fog Light:
  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 6 claws and remove the front bumper.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Protective Tape
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REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE EMBLEM
1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the radiator grille emblem.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Claws Location
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REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE NAME PLATE RETAINER (for Sport Package)
1. Remove the 2 screws and the radiator grille name plate retainer.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Screws And Radiator Grille Name Plate Retainer
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REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR GRILLE EMBLEM (for Sport Package)
1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 radiator grille emblem.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Claws And No. 2 Radiator Grille Emblem
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REMOVE SYMBOL EMBLEM
1. Apply protective tape to the back door panel in the area around the symbol emblem.
  
  Fig 8: Applying Protective Tape To Back Door Panel
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2. Using an infrared light, heat the symbol emblem.
  CAUTION: Do not burn yourself with the heated back door panel or infrared light.
  
  HINT:
  
  Heat at 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Using a gasket scraper with its tip wrapped in protective tape, gradually peel the adhesive surface and remove the symbol emblem.
4. Remove the protective tape.
  
  Fig 9: Peeling Adhesive Surface
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REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR NAME PLATE
1. Apply protective tape to the back door panel in the area around the No. 1 luggage compartment door name plate.
  
  Fig 10: Applying Protective Tape To Back Door Panel
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2. Using an infrared light, heat the No. 1 luggage compartment door name plate.
  CAUTION: Do not burn yourself with the heated back door panel or infrared light.
  
  HINT:
  
  Heat at 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Using a gasket scraper with its tip wrapped in protective tape, gradually peel the adhesive surface and remove the No. 1 luggage compartment door name plate.
4. Remove the protective tape.
  
  Fig 11: Peeling Adhesive Surface
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REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR NAME PLATE
1. Apply protective tape to the back door panel in the area around the No. 2 luggage compartment door name plate.
  
  Fig 12: Applying Protective Tape To Back Door Panel
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2. Using an infrared light, heat the No. 2 luggage compartment door name plate.
  CAUTION: Do not burn yourself with the heated back door panel or infrared light.
  
  HINT:
  
  Heat at 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Using a gasket scraper with its tip wrapped in protective tape, gradually peel the adhesive surface and remove the No. 2 luggage compartment door name plate.
4. Remove the protective tape.
  
  Fig 13: Peeling Adhesive Surface
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