GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with the inflatable restraint side impact system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraints.
  2. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the trim panel retaining block. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Bracket Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 159631 Size: SH
  4. Remove the radio front side door speaker screws (1).
  5. Remove the front door speaker.
  6. Disconnect the speaker connector.

    7. Object Number: 243076 Size: SH
  7. Starting at the top, pull downward on the water deflector in order to remove from the door edges.
  8. Unroute the electrical connectors from the water deflector.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 159631 Size: SH
  1. Install the front door speaker.
  2. Connect the speaker connector.
  3. Install the speaker screws (1) until fully seated and not stripped.

    4. Object Number: 243076 Size: SH
  4. Route the electrical connectors through the water deflector.
  5. Install the water deflector to the door.
  6. Install the trim retaining block. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Bracket Replacement .
  7. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with the inflatable restraint side impact system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraints.