NAME PLATE INSTALLATION

REPAIR INSTRUCTION

1. Clean the vehicle body surface.

   
   

   1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.

   2. Wipe off any name plate adhesive residue with cleaner.

2. Installation temperature.

   
   

   1. When the ambient temperature is below 15°C (59°F), perform the installation procedure after warming the vehicle body surface and name plate to between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F) using a heat light. When the ambient temperature is higher than 35°C (95°F), cool the vehicle body surface and name plate to between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F) prior to installation.

      Tech Tips

      
      

      • The most appropriate temperature for installing the name plate is 25°C (77°F).

      • When the temperature is low, the name plate turns stiff and falls off easily. When the temperature is high, the name plate loses elasticity.

3. Before installation.

   
   

   1. Make sure any dirt on and around the vehicle body surface where the name plate will be installed is removed, and that the surface is smooth. If the surface is rough or dirt remains when pressing the name plate onto the surface, air will be trapped under the name plate and result in a poor appearance.

      Tech Tips

      Spray water on the shop floor to settle any dust.

4. Key points for handling the name plate.

   
   

   1. The name plate bends and rolls up easily. Store the name plate between flat pieces of cardboard or other similar objects and keep it dry and level.

      Note

      Do not bend the name plate or leave it in a place with a high temperature.

5. Key points for the installation of the name plate (how to use a squeegee and the installation procedure for a flat surface).

   Note

   
   

   • Position the name plate with a high level of accuracy to achieve a neat finish and to avoid peeling.

   • The name plate cannot be reused because it deforms and will not fit after removal.

   
   

   1. To avoid air bubbles, slightly raise the part of the name plate that is going to be applied so that its adhesive surface does not touch the vehicle body while applying the name plate. Tilt the squeegee 40 to 50° (for pressing forward) or 30 to 45° (for pulling) from the vehicle body surface and press with a force of 20 to 30 N (2 to 3 kgf) while moving the squeegee at a constant slow speed of 3 to 7 cm (1.2 to 2.8 in.) per second.

      Note

      Be sure to observe the specified pressing speed, force and angle of the squeegee to avoid wrinkles and air bubbles.

      Tech Tips

      
      

      • Either angle of the squeegee (for pressing forward or for pulling) is acceptable.

      • Be sure to apply the name plate while removing the release paper 10 to 20 mm (0.393 to 0.787 in.) from the edge of the squeegee.

      

      Text in Illustration

      *A	Pressing	*B	Pulling
      *1	Squeegee	*2	Name Plate
      *3	Release Paper	-	-
      *a	Sectional View	*b	Non-padded Side
      *c	Padded Side	-	-

6. 

   Text in Illustration

   *1	Squeegee
   *a	First
   *b	Second
   *c	Third

   Key points for the installation of the name plate (how to use a squeegee and the installation procedure for hemming surfaces).

   
   

   1. If it is difficult to press the name plate, press it in several steps as shown in the illustration. Use your fingers or the padded surface of a squeegee to slowly apply the name plate to the hem of the vehicle, especially for a small hem.

      Tech Tips

      When applying the name plate to the backside of a hem, remove the release paper and use your fingers or the padded surface of a squeegee.

7. Key points for the installation of the name plate (how to use a squeegee and the installation procedure for corners).

   
   

   1. Remove the release paper and apply the name plate carefully with your fingers.

   2. Before applying the name plate to each corner, heat the name plate using a heat light and gradually apply it to avoid wrinkles in the name plate and achieve a neat finish.

8. Check after installation.

   
   

   1. After completing the application, check if the name plate is applied neatly. If the name plate is not applied neatly, apply a new name plate.

      Note

      Do not reuse the name plate.

INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 NAME PLATE

INSTALL REAR BODY NO. 1 NAME PLATE

INSTALL FRONT FENDER NO. 2 NAME PLATE