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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 604106 Size: SH
  1. Open the front doors.
  2. Remove the door upper weatherstrip (1). Refer to Front Side Door Upper Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 604100 Size: SH
  3. Remove the 12 screws securing the weatherstrip retainer to the body.
  4. Carefully remove the weatherstrip retainer (1).

Installation Procedure

    Important: Operations with the screw installation must follow the mandatory sequence as shown in the illustration.

  1. All the screws must be torqued in sequence to prevent any water leaks from occurring.
  2. Install the weatherstrip retainer (1) to the roof, A-pillar and B-pillar.
  3. Install the retainer over the quarter window joint plate at an angle.

    4. Important: Do not use the blowout clip to force the retainer over the quarter window joint.

  4. Slide the retainer rearward in order to achieve a net fit between the retainer molding and quarter window shoulder.

    5. Object Number: 604100 Size: SH
  5. When installing the screws (1-4) in sequence, apply inboard pressure in order to close the gap at the roof rail. Ensure the close-out lip does not fold onto itself, pull out as needed.

    6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Install the screws (1-4).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws in sequence (1-4) to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  7. While torquing the screws (5-8) apply inboard pressure in order to close the gap at the A-pillar.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws (5-8) to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  8. Insert an awl in the locator hole at the B-pillar in order to align the retainer for the screws (9-12).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the screws (9,10,12) to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  9. Remove the awl and torque the remaining screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

    10. Object Number: 604106 Size: SH
  10. Install the door upper weatherstrip (1). Refer to Front Side Door Upper Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .
  11. Close the doors.