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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Weld Stud Replacement

A repair procedure may damage a weld stud. Use the following procedure to replace the damaged weld stud.

Important: Apply the proper anti-corrosion materials as necessary.

Reinstall the weatherstrip adhesive in case of braking the weld stud from the inner door. The weatherstrip adhesive must be GM P/N 12345096 or the equivalent. Drilling the door for replacement of a weld stud causes damage of the outer surface of the door.


    Object Number: 160944 Size: SH
  1. Drill a 3/32 hole into the same location as of the damaged weld stud.
  2. Install the weld stud replacement screw into the drilled hole.

    3. Use a weld stud replacement screw to retain the clips and the moldings in the same manner.

  3. Repair and/or paint the surface to provide a smooth surface in case the surface becomes marred. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paint Coatings.