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Removal - Rear

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BADGE

  1. Apply a double layer of adhesive tape around the edges (1a) of the nameplate (1b).
    NOTE:

    The purpose of the adhesive tape will be to protect the edge (1a) when the nameplate is removed.

  2. Remove the badge (1b) by releasing the locating pins (2a) and the adhesive (2b) bonding it to the surface (2c), using a trim stick or equivalent.
    NOTE:

    If necessary, gently heat the badge and the surrounding panel with a heat lamp or gun to make it easier to release the adhesive.

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NAMEPLATE

  1. Apply a double layer of adhesive tape (1a) around the edges of the nameplate (1b).
    NOTE:

    The purpose of the adhesive tape will be to protect the body when the nameplate is removed and act as a template for applying the new nameplate.

  2. Remove the nameplate (1b) releasing the adhesive bonding it to the paintwork, using the trim tool.
    NOTE:

    If necessary, gently heat the nameplate and the surrounding metal using with a heat lamp or gun to make it easier to release the adhesive.

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NOTE:

If ambient temperatures are below 21° C (70° F), warm the badges and body panel with a heat lamp or gun to assure proper adhesion.

INSTALLATION

  1. Remove the adhesive tape (1a) used for protection from the edge.
  2. Remove all adhesive residues and carefully clean and degrease the area (2a) with heptane.
  3. Remove the protective film for the adhesive surface (3a) of the new nameplate (3b), then immediately position the nameplate into position (2a) engaging the locators (3c); seating the adhesive surface by hand.
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  4. Leave the adhesive tape (1a) applied during removal; it will be used for subsequent positioning of the nameplate.
  5. If the nameplate (2a) were not present (and have not therefore been removed), refer to the locating measurements shown in illustration, operating as shown below:
    • refer to the body profiles shown in illustration starting and from point (2b) trace the line (2c) when at a distance of 264 mm its perpendicular line (2d) measures 62 mm.
  6. Remove all adhesive residues and carefully clean and degrease with heptane the location of the new nameplate (2a).
  7. Remove the film protecting the adhesive surface of the new nameplate (2a), then immediately position the nameplate on the body. Seat the nameplate fully using hand pressure.
    NOTE:

    Do not touch the adhesive surface of the nameplate during assembly.

  8. If present, remove the adhesive tape (1a).
  9. Remove the spacer of the various letters of the nameplate.
  10. Apply pressure on the nameplate again to guarantee that the air bubbles are completely removed so that the adhesive adheres correctly to the body.