Body Emblem: Service and Repair
EXTERIOR NAME PLATESNOTE: Mega Cab model shown in the illustration. Exterior name plates and decals for all other cab models are similar. Exterior name plate and decal usage vary by model.
REMOVAL
Name Plates:
1. As a guide for installation, apply a length of masking tape on the body (1), parallel to the top edge and, to one end of the name plate or decal (2) being removed.
CAUTION: Do not exceed 52 degrees C (120 degrees F) when heating name plates, decals or body panels. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the name plates, decals and/or the vehicle paint finish.
2. If the temperature is below 21 degrees C (70 degrees F), warm the name plate or decal with a heat lamp or heat gun.
NOTE: The exterior name plates are attached to the body with adhesive tape.
3. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, carefully remove the name plate or decal from the body panel, as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Name Plates:
1. Thoroughly clean all residue from the name plate or decal attachment areas of the body (1).
2. Wipe the attachment areas with a clean, lint-free cloth, moistened with a 50% solution of water and alcohol and then wipe dry the areas immediately with a dry, lint-free cloth.
CAUTION: Do not exceed 52 degrees C (120 degrees F) when heating name plates, decals or body panels. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the name plates, decals and/or the vehicle paint finish.
NOTE: If ambient temperatures are below 21 degrees C (70 degrees F), warm the name plate or decal and body panel with a heat lamp or gun to assure proper adhesion.
3. Remove the protective covering from the back of name plate or decal (2) and position the name plate or decal onto the body using the previously installed guide tape.
NOTE: To ensure proper name plate or decal adhesion, apply consistent and uniform pressure of approximately 40 p.s.i. over the entire surface of each name plate or decal.
4. Install the name plate or decal onto the body.