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Emblem/Nameplate Replacement Monte Carlo Rear

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun


    Object Number: 429763  Size: SH

    Important: Use tape for protection and alignment marks for alignment of the new emblem.

  1. Apply tape to the area around the rear compartment lid applique emblem.
  2. Heat the emblem/name plate, using J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
  3. Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

  4. Peel the emblem/name plate from the rear compartment lid surface using a small plastic flat-bladed tool. Do NOT damage the paint.

  5. Object Number: 321645  Size: SH
  6. Remove all adhesive from the rear compartment lid surface and the back of the emblem/name plate using 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk, 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  7. Clean the rear compartment lid surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) naphtha.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  1. Mark the tape with the measurement for the proper location of the emblem.
  2. Warm the rear compartment lid surface with J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).
  3. Peel the backing from the front end of the emblem/name plate.
  4. Do NOT touch the adhesive backing.


    Object Number: 461153  Size: SH
  5. Press the emblem/name plate to the rear compartment lid surface while continuing to remove the backing.

  6. Object Number: 461158  Size: SH
  7. Hand roll the emblem/name plate to the rear compartment lid in order to ensure proper adhesion.
  8. Inspect the emblem/name plate for bonding.
  9. Hand roll the loose ends.

  10. Remove the tape from the area around the rear compartment lid emblem.

Emblem/Nameplate Replacement Monte CarloEmblem -Quarter Panel

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

  1. When replacing or repairing an emblem/nameplate do the following:
  2. 1.1. Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
    1.2. Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the emblem/nameplate.

    Object Number: 643109  Size: SH
  3. To remove an emblem/nameplate, heat the emblem/nameplate using a J 25070
  4. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.


    Object Number: 321645  Size: SH

    Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

  5. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to lift or remove the emblem/nameplate from the panel surface.
  6. Important: If tape is still intact on the molding or panel, do not remove the tape. Clean the tape and the mating surface with adhesive cleaner. Wipe the tape and the mating surface with a clean, lint free cloth. If the tape is damaged, continue with the replacement procedure.

  7. Apply the adhesive foam tape to the back of the emblem/nameplate and press the emblem/nameplate in place.
  8. When replacing, remove all adhesive as follows:
  9. • For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
    • For plastic panels use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to remove the adhesive.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Apply the emblem/nameplate in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the emblem/nameplate will be installed.
  2. Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to clean the area.

  3. Dry the area thoroughly.

  4. Object Number: 461148  Size: SH
  5. If the location of the emblem/nameplate has not been marked, apply tape and mark the location as shown.
  6. Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F).
  7. Ensure that the temperature of the emblem/name plate is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
  8. Remove the protective liner from the back of the emblem/name plate.
  9. Position the emblem/name plate to the location marks and press the emblem/name plate to the mounting surface.
  10. Apply equal pressure along the emblem/name plate in order to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
  11. Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.

Emblem/Nameplate Replacement Impala Quarter Panel

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

  1. When replacing or repairing an emblem/nameplate do the following:
  2. 1.1. Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
    1.2. Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the emblem/nameplate.

    Object Number: 643109  Size: SH
  3. To remove an emblem/nameplate, heat the emblem/nameplate using a J 25070
  4. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.


    Object Number: 321645  Size: SH

    Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

  5. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to lift or remove the emblem/nameplate from the panel surface.
  6. Important: If tape is still intact on the molding or panel, do not remove the tape. Clean the tape and the mating surface with adhesive cleaner. Wipe the tape and the mating surface with a clean, lint free cloth. If the tape is damaged, continue with the replacement procedure.

  7. Apply the adhesive foam tape to the back of the emblem/nameplate and press the emblem/nameplate in place.
  8. When replacing, remove all adhesive as follows:
  9. • For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
    • For plastic panels use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to remove the adhesive.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Apply the emblem/nameplate in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the emblem/nameplate will be installed.
  2. Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to clean the area.

  3. Dry the area thoroughly.

  4. Object Number: 460799  Size: SH
  5. If the location of the emblem/nameplate has not been marked, apply tape and mark the location as shown.
  6. Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F).
  7. Ensure that the temperature of the emblem/name plate is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
  8. Remove the protective liner from the back of the emblem/name plate.
  9. Position the emblem/name plate to the location marks and press the emblem/name plate to the mounting surface.
  10. Apply equal pressure along the emblem/name plate in order to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
  11. Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.

Emblem/Nameplate Replacement Impala Rear

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

  1. When replacing or repairing an emblem/nameplate do the following:
  2. 1.1. Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
    1.2. Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the emblem/nameplate.

    Object Number: 643109  Size: SH
  3. To remove an emblem/nameplate, heat the emblem/nameplate using a J 25070
  4. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.


    Object Number: 321645  Size: SH

    Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

  5. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to lift or remove the emblem/nameplate from the panel surface.
  6. Important: If tape is still intact on the molding or panel, do not remove the tape. Clean the tape and the mating surface with adhesive cleaner. Wipe the tape and the mating surface with a clean, lint free cloth. If the tape is damaged, continue with the replacement procedure.

  7. Apply the adhesive foam tape to the back of the emblem/nameplate and press the emblem/nameplate in place.
  8. When replacing, remove all adhesive as follows:
  9. • For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
    • For plastic panels use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to remove the adhesive.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Apply the emblem/nameplate in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the emblem/nameplate will be installed.
  2. Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to clean the area.

  3. Dry the area thoroughly.

  4. Object Number: 461151  Size: SH
  5. If the location of the emblem/nameplate has not been marked, apply tape and mark the location as shown.
  6. Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F).
  7. Ensure that the temperature of the emblem/name plate is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
  8. Remove the protective liner from the back of the emblem/name plate.
  9. Position the emblem/name plate to the location marks and press the emblem/name plate to the mounting surface.
  10. Apply equal pressure along the emblem/name plate in order to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
  11. Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.

Emblem/Nameplate Replacement Impala Door

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

  1. When replacing or repairing an emblem/nameplate do the following:
  2. 1.1. Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
    1.2. Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the emblem/nameplate.

    Object Number: 643109  Size: SH
  3. To remove an emblem/nameplate, heat the emblem/nameplate using a J 25070
  4. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.


    Object Number: 321645  Size: SH

    Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

  5. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to lift or remove the emblem/nameplate from the panel surface.
  6. Important: If tape is still intact on the molding or panel, do not remove the tape. Clean the tape and the mating surface with adhesive cleaner. Wipe the tape and the mating surface with a clean, lint free cloth. If the tape is damaged, continue with the replacement procedure.

  7. Apply the adhesive foam tape to the back of the emblem/nameplate and press the emblem/nameplate in place.
  8. When replacing, remove all adhesive as follows:
  9. • For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
    • For plastic panels use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to remove the adhesive.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Apply the emblem/nameplate in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the emblem/nameplate will be installed.
  2. Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to clean the area.

  3. Dry the area thoroughly.

  4. Object Number: 461162  Size: SH
  5. If the location of the emblem/nameplate has not been marked, apply tape and mark the location as shown.
  6. Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F).
  7. Ensure that the temperature of the emblem/name plate is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
  8. Remove the protective liner from the back of the emblem/name plate.
  9. Position the emblem/name plate to the location marks and press the emblem/name plate to the mounting surface.
  10. Apply equal pressure along the emblem/name plate in order to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
  11. Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.

Emblem/Nameplate Replacement Impala Rear Applique

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

  1. When replacing or repairing an emblem/nameplate do the following:
  2. 1.1. Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
    1.2. Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the emblem/nameplate.

    Object Number: 643109  Size: SH
  3. To remove an emblem/nameplate, heat the emblem/nameplate using a J 25070
  4. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.


    Object Number: 321645  Size: SH

    Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

  5. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to lift or remove the emblem/nameplate from the panel surface.
  6. Important: If tape is still intact on the molding or panel, do not remove the tape. Clean the tape and the mating surface with adhesive cleaner. Wipe the tape and the mating surface with a clean, lint free cloth. If the tape is damaged, continue with the replacement procedure.

  7. Apply the adhesive foam tape to the back of the emblem/nameplate and press the emblem/nameplate in place.
  8. When replacing, remove all adhesive as follows:
  9. • For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
    • For plastic panels use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to remove the adhesive.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Apply the emblem/nameplate in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the emblem/nameplate will be installed.
  2. Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to clean the area.

  3. Dry the area thoroughly.

  4. Object Number: 607100  Size: SH
  5. If the location of the emblem/nameplate has not been marked, apply tape and mark the location as shown.
  6. Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F).
  7. Ensure that the temperature of the emblem/name plate is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
  8. Remove the protective liner from the back of the emblem/name plate.
  9. Position the emblem/name plate to the location marks and press the emblem/name plate to the mounting surface.
  10. Apply equal pressure along the emblem/name plate in order to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
  11. Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.

Emblem/Nameplate Replacement Monte Carlo Nameplate - Quarter Panel

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

  1. When replacing or repairing an emblem/nameplate do the following:
  2. 1.1. Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
    1.2. Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the emblem/nameplate.

    Object Number: 643109  Size: SH
  3. To remove an emblem/nameplate, heat the emblem/nameplate using a J 25070
  4. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.


    Object Number: 321645  Size: SH

    Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

  5. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to lift or remove the emblem/nameplate from the panel surface.
  6. Important: If tape is still intact on the molding or panel, do not remove the tape. Clean the tape and the mating surface with adhesive cleaner. Wipe the tape and the mating surface with a clean, lint free cloth. If the tape is damaged, continue with the replacement procedure.

  7. Apply the adhesive foam tape to the back of the emblem/nameplate and press the emblem/nameplate in place.
  8. When replacing, remove all adhesive as follows:
  9. • For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
    • For plastic panels use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to remove the adhesive.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Apply the emblem/nameplate in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the emblem/nameplate will be installed.
  2. Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water in order to clean the area.

  3. Dry the area thoroughly.

  4. Object Number: 460797  Size: SH
  5. If the location of the emblem/nameplate has not been marked, apply tape and mark the location as shown.

  6. Object Number: 460798  Size: SH
  7. Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F).
  8. Ensure that the temperature of the emblem/name plate is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
  9. Remove the protective liner from the back of the emblem/name plate.
  10. Position the emblem/name plate to the location marks and press the emblem/name plate to the mounting surface.
  11. Apply equal pressure along the emblem/name plate in order to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
  12. Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.