Chevrolet Silverado / Colorado Tailgate Letter Inserts
Installation Time: 18 minutes
Tools Required:
Isopropyl Alcohol
Lint Free Scratch Resistant Cloth
A. Preparing Surface
- Thoroughly clean all the installation surfaces.
- Apply isopropyl alcohol mixture to a clean lint free cloth and
clean the emblem surface to be installed. Allow the surface
to air dry thoroughly. (Fig A-1)
Note: Always use a clean, lint-free scratch resistant cloth.
Note: Never apply isopropyl alcohol directly to the surface! - Inserts and vehicle installation surfaces must be between 70° F and 110° F at time of installation
Note: A heat source may be used to reach minimum temperature if nec
B. Verify Kit Contents
- Inspect the kit for contents and damage.
C. Product Installation
- Follow Procedure A above to ensure a clean and prepared surface for installation (Fig C-1).
- Check fitment of the insert within the cavity prior to installation (Fig C-2).
- Remove the liner from the back of the letter, exposing the adhesive backer (Fig C-3).
Note: Do not touch the adhesive liner during installation.
- Align the top edge of the insert and slightly attach the letter (do not fully adhere to the vehicle at this time) (Fig C-4).
Note: Do not touch the adhesive liner during installation. - Check the alignment of the letter and make any alignment adjustments before pressing the remainder of the letter into place.
- Press the remainder of the letter into place (Fig C-5).
- Using a soft felt block, press firmly on the letter from the top edge, working downward to the bottom of the letter to ensure maximum adhesion contact.
- Repeat steps 1-7 for remaining letters.