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[rodnee]

What is the best way to remove/install steering wheel badge? Also changing of the trunk badge. Is it easy enough for a layperson..Thanks

 

[michaeldallen]

If you want to keep the original air bag in the center of the steering wheel, there is no need to remove the "H". The ($12) peel and stick winged emblem fits right over the 'H'. I cleaned the area first with alcohol and it stuck just fine. Of course, the genuine Genesis airbag looks fantastic, I am leasing and chose not to go that route. I have heard of someone heating the H and prying it up with pointed tools, but the extra recessing you achieve would be minimal. (I'm probably gonna' get a lot of flack on that, but that's my opinion.) To remove the rear "H" on the trunk, have ready a hand held hair dryer, a couple feet of fishing line ( got the cheapest spool at Walmart $3) and an unwanted "credit card" type of plastic card, and some adhesive removal product such as 'Goo-Gone'. Heat the H for about 30 - 45 seconds then take the fishing line, as if you are flossing, and work it underneath and around the H using a 'sawing motion). Understanding that there are 2 posts in the center of the H that sink into two small holes. They are not screwed in, they're just for allignment. After you've 'flossed' all the way around, use the credit card to pry the H away, gently working your way around the outer circle. It was easier than I thought. I preserved the H intack for replacing at end of lease if needed. By rubbing the excess adhesive with your fingers you can remove a majority of it. Follow it up with some "Goo-Gone" type cleaner then wash thuroughly. (Some have used WD-40 to remove the excess residue but car finish experts advise against that.) The front hood onament (should you opt to do that too, requires no prep, other than a wax free surface to 'peel & stick' the new emblem. Note: One month before I got my Genny, I saw a silver Genesis with the wings on the back and they also removed the 4.6 GENESIS lettering. It looked so sleek and mysterious that I did it too, and that process went REALLY QUICK! See my pix by clicking on my photo above, then click on the next photo to see all the photos. I hope this helped.

 

[Mark_888]

There are many excellent threads on this subject, some of which include video instructions. I would highly recommend that you use the forum search function to read up on the subject.

I will emphasize what is mentioned in the post above about the steering wheel badge (the one that goes on top of the H): Don't try and remove the H, it is not necessary and you may regret trying.