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For 1990-2009 cars only

Repair Procedure


    Object Number: 551535  Size: SH
  1. Heat to remove the rear compartment lid emblem(s) using a heat gun 152 mm (6 inches) from surface.
  2. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

    Important: Be careful not to damage the paint.

  3. Remove the rear compartment lid emblem(s) using a plastic flat-bladed tool.

  4. Object Number: 551542  Size: SH
  5. Heat to remove the body side emblem using a heat gun 152 mm (6 inches) from surface.
  6. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
  7. Important: Be careful not to damage the paint.

  8. Remove the body side emblem using a plastic flat-bladed tool.
  9. Remove all adhesive from body panel(s) using 3M Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  10. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Apply emblems in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come in contact with the sticky backing. This may cause improper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the emblems will be mounted.
  2. Use a suitable solvent, such as mixture of 50 percent alcohol and 50 percent water or an equivalent mixture, in order to clean the areas.

  3. Dry the areas thoroughly.
  4. Heat the area to a temperature of 27°-41°C (80°-105°F).
  5. Ensure that the temperature of the emblems is within 29°-32°C (85°-90°F). Place the emblems, with the adhesive side down, on a surface and use a heat gun to warm up.
  6. Remove the protective liner from the back of the emblems.

  7. Object Number: 551535  Size: SH

    Important: Position emblem(s) 20 mm from the edge of the applique and centered in the upper black border of the applique.

  8. Apply the nameplate or emblems to the rear compartment lid body surface.

  9. Object Number: 551542  Size: SH
  10. Apply the body side emblem to the body surface.
  11. Apply equal pressure along the emblems in order to uniformly bond the items to the body surface.