Exterior Nameplates Removal And Installation; Decal Alignment Reference Mark - Jeep 200 Cherokee Service Manual

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(6) Align a straight edge with the existing decal
ends (Fig. 13).
NOTE: If applicable, the body panel character line
can be used as the decal alignment reference.
(7) Position the decal and carrier on the body
panel (Fig. 14) and the mark length with a wax pen-
cil.
(8) Position the decal and carrier on the body
panel and hold it in-place with masking tape.
(9) Lift the bottom edge of decal and carrier. Use
the tape sections as hinges, and reverse the position
of decal and carrier.
CAUTION: Always remove the carrier from the
decal, never remove the decal from carrier
(10) Bend a corner of carrier outward and then,
with a flick of the finger, separate the corner of car-
rier from the decal.
(11) Return the decal back to its original position.
If a solution is being used, position adhesive side of
the decal on panel. Apply the solution to the outside
of the decal.
(12) Hold the decal against the panel surface while
separating the carrier from the decal.
(13) If applicable, remove the cover from face of
decal.
(14) Using a squeegee smooth out the decal to
remove wrinkles and/or air bubbles.
(15) Inspect the decal with reflected light to find
any damage. Remove all the air and/or moisture bub-
bles.
Fig. 13 Decal Alignment Reference Mark
1 – STRAIGHT EDGE
2 – GREASE PENCIL
3 – BODY PANEL
Fig. 14 Body Decals
EXTERIOR NAMEPLATES
REMOVAL
NOTE: Exterior nameplates are attached to body
panels with adhesive tape.
(1) Apply a length of masking tape on the body,
parallel to the top edge of the nameplate to use as a
guide, if necessary.
(2) If temperature is below 21°C (70°F) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun. Do not exceed 52°C
(120°F) when heating emblem.
(3) Insert a plastic trim stick or a hard wood
wedge behind the emblem to separate the adhesive
backing from the body.
(4) Clean adhesive residue from body with MOPAR
Super Clean solvent or equivalent.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove protective cover from adhesive tape on
back of emblem.
(2) Position emblem properly on body (Fig. 15).
(3) Press emblem firmly to body with palm of
hand.
(4) If temperature is below 21°C (70°F) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun to assure adhesion.
Do not exceed 52°C (120°F) when heating emblem.
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