Outer Belt Sealing Strip Replacement DeVille

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

Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System
2. The outer belt sealing strip/reveal moldings are retained in the same manner for the front and rear door. The front and rear door both have the following components:

The only difference between the front door and the rear door is the starting point for removal. Refer to the following list:

1. Lower the window to the full down position.



2. Using a hooked tool, release the clip on the backside of the molding (2).

•	For the front door, start at the rear of the door.

•	For the rear door, start at the front of the door.

3. Pull the molding (2) upward in order to release the retaining clip.
4. On the front doors only, slide the molding (2) rearward in order to separate the molding from the outer reveal molding.
5. Remove the molding (2) from the door.

Important: The outer belt sealing strip clip (2) must be fully engaged to the door flange (1) along the entire length in order to obtain the maximum retention to the door.

1. Ensure the outer belt sealing strip clip (2) is engaged.



2. Install the molding (2).

•	For the front door, start the installation at the molding to the outer reveal molding.

•	For the rear door, start the installation at the locator pin (3) to the door flange.

3. On the front door only, position the locator pin (3) at the rear of the molding to the door.



4. Firmly press the remaining outer belt molding onto the door flange in order to secure the outer belt sealing strip clip.

Important: Cycle the door glass to the full open position and return the glass to the full closed to ensure the outer belt sealing strip clip is secured.

Cycle the door glass to the full open position. Reach through the window opening and firmly grasp the edges of the outer belt sealing strip. Firmly lift in an upward motion to ensure the sealing strip clip is securely retained to the entire length of the inner door flange.
5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System

Outer Belt Sealing Strip Replacement Eldorado

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement
2. Remove the inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Inner Belt Sealing Strip Replacement



3. It may be necessary to remove the door glass to access the outer belt sealing strip fastener (1). Refer to Door Window Replacement

Remove the fastener (1).

4. Remove the outer sealing strip (2).

Important: The outer belt sealing strip clip (4) must be fully engaged to the door flange (5) along the entire length in order to obtain the maximum retention to the door.

1. Ensure the outer belt sealing strip clip (4) is engaged.
2. Install the outer sealing strip (2) to the door.



3. Install the fastener (1).
4. Reinstall the door glass if necessary. Refer to Door Window Replacement
5. Install the inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Inner Belt Sealing Strip Replacement
6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement