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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Sunroof Glass Panel Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Slide the sunscreen all the way rearward.
  2. Remove the glass panel. Refer to Sunroof Glass Panel Replacement .

    3. Set the glass panel upside down on a protected cover. This way the screws are visible.


    Object Number: 168375 Size: SH
  3. Remove the screws from the glass panel seal retainer (1).
  4. Remove the glass panel seal retainer (2).
  5. Remove the glass panel sealing strip (3).
    6. • When you replace the sealing-strip, remove the glue from glass panel and retainer.
    • Clean the area with a suitable solvent of isopropyl alcohol 50/50 mixture by volume with water on a dampened cloth.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 168375 Size: SH
  1. Install the glass panel sealing strip (3).
  2. Install the glass panel seal retainer (2).

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the screws to the glass panel seal retainer (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the glass panel sealing inner retainer screws until fully seated and not stripped.

  4. Install the glass panel. Refer to Sunroof Glass Panel Replacement .
  5. Inspect the alignment at all for corners to ensure the sealing of the glass panel to roof.
  6. Slide sunscreen panel closed.