Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2255

Fig. 3: Pickup Box Emblem/Nameplate Measurements 
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3. Mount the stripes or the decals that wrap into the body openings or mount on flexible surfaces wet.  

Use the following procedure for wet application of stripes and decals: 

1. Use Dupont Duponal WA or the equivalent for a wetting agent. Do not use a soap solution. Spray a mist 

of solution onto the body area.  

2. Peel the backing away from the decal. Spray the adhesive backing of the decal in hot, humid weather with 

a mist of the wetting solution.  

3. Use a squeegee, starting at the center of the decal. Squeegee the decal onto the body, removing air 

bubbles and the wetting solution.  

4. Pull the decal back onto itself in order to remove the premask from the decal.  

 

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5. Squeegee the decal again.  

6. Prick any air bubbles with a pin, if present.  

RADIATOR GRILLE EMBLEM/NAMEPLATE REPLACEMENT (GMC) 

Fig. 4: View Of Radiator Grille Emblem (GMC) 
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Callout

Component Name

1

Emblem Assembly (GMC) 

 
Tip: 

1. The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should 

remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop 
sufficient bond strength.  

2. Use a J 25070 Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all 

NOTE:

Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice .

 

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HOOD EMBLEM/NAMEPLATE REPLACEMENT (VORTEC) 

Fig. 5: Hood Emblem/Nameplate (Vortec) 
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FRONT SIDE DOOR EMBLEM/NAMEPLATE REPLACEMENT (SILVERADO SIERRA 2500) 

adhesive from grille and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to 
installing the new name plate.  

3. When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape 

with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter 
prior to adhesion.  

4. Using the palm of the hand, wet out the emblem to the grille and ensure full adhesion 

of the emblem is made.  

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:  
Remove the hood rear molding. Refer to Hood Rear Molding Replacement (Chevrolet HD).

1

Hood Side Emblem 
Tip: Release the integral retainers from the back side of the hood rear molding in order to 
release the hood side emblem.

 

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Fig. 6: View Of Door Emblem and Nameplate (Silverado Sierra 2500) 
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Callout

Component Name

1

Front Side Door Nameplate/Emblem (2500) 

 
Tip: 

1. The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should 

remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop 
sufficient bond strength.  

2. Use a J 25070 Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all the 

adhesive residue from the door and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel 

NOTE:

Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice .

 

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