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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with the SIR side impact system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Lower the window to the bottom of the door.
  3. Remove front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 243185 Size: SH
  4. Lift up on the front edge of the inner belt sealing strip in order to release from the flange.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 243185 Size: SH
  1. Install the inner belt sealing strip.
  2. Install front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Raise the window all the way up.
  4. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with the SIR side impact system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.