Door Water Deflector Replacement DeVille
Removal Procedure
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• | 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. |
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.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in Restraints.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
or
Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the speaker, if
equipped. Refer to
Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Remove the side door inflatable restraint side impact inflator
module (1). Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Left Side
or
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Right Side
in Restraints.
- Remove the inflatable restraint side impact sensing module (SISM).
Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement - Left Side
or
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement - Right Side
in Restraints.
- Perform the following steps in order to remove the water deflector (4):
6.1. | Remove the plastic retainers at the upper rear top side of the
door. |
6.2. | Peel the deflector (4) from the door inner panel. |
6.3. | Remove the waterproof tape. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the fastener to
the upper rear of the water deflector (4). The fastener serves as a
guide in order to position the water deflector (1) on the door panel.
- Attach the water deflector (4) to the door panel.
- Use a waterproof tape in order to secure any loose areas of the
water deflector (4).
- Install the side door inflatable restraint side impact inflator
module (1). Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Left Side
or
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Right Side
in Restraints.
- Install the inflatable restraint side impact sensing module (SISM).
Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement - Left Side
or
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement - Right Side
in Restraints.
- Install the speaker, if equipped. Refer to
Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
in Restraints.
- Install the door trim panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
or
Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.
Door Water Deflector Replacement Eldorado
Removal Procedure
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• | 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. |
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.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
Door Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the speaker, if
equipped. Refer to
Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Perform the following steps in order to remove the water deflector (1):
5.1. | Remove the fasteners (2). |
5.2. | Peel the deflector (1) from the door inner panel. |
Installation Procedure
- Attach the water deflector (1)
to the door panel.
- Carefully pull the electrical connectors through the slits in
the water deflector.
- Install the fasteners (2) to the upper corners of the water
deflector (1). The fasteners serve as a guide in order to position
the water deflector (1) on the door panel (3).
- Use a waterproof tape in order to secure any loose areas of the
water deflector (1).
- Install the speaker, if equipped. Refer to
Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
.
- Install the door trim panel. Refer to
Door Trim Panel Replacement
.