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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 SRX 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Front Door Frame Applique Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 758948 Size: SH
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the inner window seal. Refer to Front Side Door Window Inner Weatherstrip Replacement.
  3. Remove the window inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 787978 Size: SH
  4. Grasp the window weatherstrip at the lower rear corner.

    5. Pull up and forward to remove the window weatherstrip from the door frame far enough to expose the door applique screws.


    Object Number: 758968 Size: SH
  5. Remove the door applique screws.
  6. Remove the door applique by sliding downward, far enough to clear the upper trim, then upward to remove.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 489783 Size: SH

    Note: When reusing the window weatherstrip, the flange mounting area (1) must be pinched together in order to counteract the splaying effect when removed. Use a thumb and an index finger in order to pinch the carrier (2) back together. Work from one end of the weatherstrip to the other.

  1. Prep the weatherstrip for installation.

    2. Object Number: 758968 Size: SH
  2. Install the applique.
    3. 2.1. Insert the lower edge of the applique down into the door frame.
    2.2. Slide the applique upward under the upper auxiliary molding until fully seated onto the door frame.

    Be careful not to damage the upper auxiliary molding.

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the applique screws.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 449361 Size: SH
  4. Install the rear portion of the window weatherstrip (1).
    5. 4.1. Slide the end down into the door frame, ensuring that the window (2) is in the run channel.
    4.2. Squeeze and push the remaining portion of the window weatherstrip into the door frame.
  5. Install the window inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement.
  6. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.