Product Description
Cadillac DeVille Sedan 2000-2005 Full Length Lower Rocker Kit, Wheel Well to Bumper, 12 Pieces, 4.5" (TH40246)
TH40246 runs the length of a 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille sedan. Its note reads "Full Length, Includes coverage from the wheel well to the bumper on the front and rear," and the kit is twelve pieces of polished stainless steel, a Lower Kit 4.5" tall that "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
More than the doors
The note carries coverage past the doors, from the wheel wells to the bumpers at both ends. The record doesn't break down the twelve pieces; the product photos show each piece's shape and place.
Its place in the DeVille group
For the sedan, this is the full-length Lower Kit. TH40240 is a slim four-piece 1" insert for the side molding area. The other linked Lower Kits are for coachbuilt bodies: TH40249 ("Eagle Hearse," 4.25"), TH40251 ("S&S Hearse," 4.5") and TH40257 (60" stretch six-door limousine, fourteen pieces). LP40245, a license plate bezel, is also linked.
DeVille only
The row lists the DeVille from 2000 to 2005. The DTS isn't on this record.
The steel
The full-length 2000-2005 DeVille sedan kit is twelve 4.5" strips of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel from a USA shop, carried wheel well to bumper on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape from the door bottom up. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harm.
Keeping one line through curves
On the doors, the bottom edge gives you a reference. Beyond the doors, the record doesn't describe how the pieces are cut or where their edges fall. Dry-fit them with painter's tape after the door pieces are set, and check the line from the front and rear bumpers.
Twelve pieces
Lay the twelve DeVille pieces out front to rear with the photos and label every liner.
Prep
- Wash the lower body bumper to bumper.
- Dry, including inside the wheel opening lips.
- Isopropyl alcohol wipe.
- Repair chips on door bottoms and lower panels.
Applying
Doors first, then front sections, then rear. For each, peel a few inches of liner, set, and press along. Firm pressure finishes it.
Around the wheels
Ends near the wheel openings need to lie flat; take your time.
Doors
Open each door afterward to check clearance.
Care
Give the DeVille a day before its first wash.
Before ordering
Check the year against 2000-2005 and the body against the sedan. Hearse and limousine versions have their own Lower Kits. If the car has had body work on the lower fenders, send photos so we can look before you order.
Supplies & timing
Allow an unhurried afternoon. Bring painter's tape, a long tape measure, soap, alcohol, microfiber cloths and a kneeling pad, and work in shade.
DeVille joint landmarks
After the first piece, measure from the door edges and wheel openings to place the remaining pieces. Sight from each bumper to compare.
Joints
Where pieces meet at the door gaps, keep the ends level and press each one firmly. Ends carry the most stress, so give them firm pressure.
DeVille owners can quote the twelve-piece 2000-2005 kit TH40246 (UPC 691821586363) at 877-752-3811.
TH40246 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH40246 |
| UPC | 691821586363 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 12 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.5" |
| Coverage / notes | Full Length, Includes coverage from the wheel well to the bumper on the front and rear; Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille |
Fitment: TH40246
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac DeVille | 2000-2005 | 4-door, Sedan |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille
- LP40245: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- TH40240: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- TH40249: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH40251: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH40257: 14-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- Unpack all 12 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: TH40246 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which DeVille is TH40246 for?
The 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille 4-door sedan.
Does it cover the fenders?
Yes, the note includes coverage from the wheel well to the bumper front and rear.
How tall is it?
4.5", from the door bottom up.
How many pieces?
Twelve.
