Info - New Style Water Deflector

A new style water deflector has been released for the 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The bottom portion of the water deflector is a critical part of water management. If the bottom portion of the water deflector is not sealed to the door, water will be allowed to enter the vehicle at the bottom of the door instead of being diverted back inside the door.

To access the door glass, window regulator, latch assembly, lock rods or other components, you must partially remove the water deflector. Carefully peel the top half of the water deflector from the door, down to the crease line in the water deflector (refer to the illustration). In some cases, it may be necessary to use a plastic trim stick to disengage the adhesive on the back side of the water deflector to the door. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WATER DEFLECTOR. Simply fold the top portion down and allow it to hang. If the upper portion of the water deflector is damaged, you may repair it by installing duct tape to the deflector. However, if the lower portion of the water deflector becomes damaged, a new one must be installed. Follow these steps to install a new deflector:

1. Clean the door surface and locate the pre-punched holes in the replacement water deflector onto the new door trim panel retainers.
2. Pull the protective backing from the adhesive and install the door trim panel to the door.
3. Make sure the retainers are fully seated to the door.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

For vehicles under warranty, use: