Decal Removal on Front and Rear Windshield on Hybrid Vehicles

This bulletin is being revised to add models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-111-001D (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).

The purpose of this bulletin is to address the removal of hybrid decals in states that have a restriction on the usage of graphics on the front and rear glass. Additionally, some customers may want all the hybrid vinyl graphics (front/rear glass and door graphics) removed from the vehicle. You may use this bulletin to fulfill the customer's request in any state/province at no cost to the customer.

Removal Procedure

1. Heat the decal using a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
2. Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

Notice: Always use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent surface damage when removing a decal, emblem or name plate.

3. Remove the emblem from the surface using a plastic, flat-bladed tool.
4. Remove all adhesive from the surface using 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk, 3M™ P/N 07501, or equivalent.
5. Clean the surface using 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner P/N 08984, or equivalent.

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: