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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Body Side Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 243308 Size: SH
  1. Remove the body side molding:
    2. • Starting at the rear, pry the molding away from the door using a Flat-bladed plastic tool.
    • Pull the molding from the door when free of the door edge.
    • Discard the clips.
    • Replace the molding.
  2. Clean the door surface using an oil free naphtha or isopropyl alcohol.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 243308 Size: SH
  1. Install the body side molding:
    2. • Warm the panel with a heat lamp.

    Specification
    Body minimum panel temperature: 21°C (70°F)

    • Peel the backing from the molding.
    • Align the molding and the new clips with the door holes.
    • Insert the molding.
    • Firmly press the molding into place.
  2. Inspect that the molding does not overlap at the following locations:
  3. The door edge
  4. The door edge guard
  5. The fender