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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Rear Side Door Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: Use care not to damage the paint.

  1. Split the foam tape using a braided wire or a thin bladed tool inserted between the molding and the sheet metal. Start at the rear of the door.

    2. Protect the surrounding surfaces if you use a bladed tool.


    Object Number: 370954 Size: SH
  2. Remove the molding (2) from the door.

    3. Important: Do not use rotating removal discs on the moldings. This generates excessive heat, which may cause molding damage.

  3. Remove the old adhesive from the panel and the molding if you are reusing the molding. Use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or an equivalent. You may also use 3M Scotch-Brite Adhesive Removal Discs on the body panels.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 370954 Size: SH
  1. If you are reusing the molding (2), apply new adhesive tape to the molding (2).
  2. Align the molding (2).

    3. If needed, mark the reference on the body with masking tape in order to aid alignment once the adhesive liner is removed.

  3. Remove the backing from the tape.
  4. Align and press the molding (1) to the door:
    5. • Wear clean gloves or use a clean towel while you perform this step.
    • Apply heavy hand pressure against the upper and the lower tape locations in order to assure proper wetout of the adhesive.
    •  Rub along the entire length of the molding.