Product Description
Cadillac DeVille 2000-2005 Side Molding Insert Kit, 1", 4 Pieces (TH40240)
TH40240 is a slim accent for the 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille sedan: four pieces of polished stainless steel, 1" wide, filed as a Rocker Panel Trim Insert Kit with the note "Side Molding."
Insert, not rocker band
Unlike the Lower Kits in the DeVille group, this kit doesn't start at the door bottom. Its only placement note is "Side Molding," and the record doesn't describe exactly where on the molding area the strips go. The product photos show it. Compare them with your car before ordering, and call 877-752-3811 if what you see doesn't match.
The DeVille family
- TH40246: twelve-piece Lower Kit, 4.5", Full Length with front and rear wheel-well-to-bumper coverage, sedan.
- TH40249: twelve-piece Lower Kit, 4.25", Full Length, "Eagle Hearse."
- TH40251: twelve-piece Lower Kit, 4.5", "S&S Hearse."
- TH40257: fourteen-piece Lower Kit, 4.5", Full Length with a 60" extension, "6-door, Limousine, 60" Stretch."
- LP40245: one-piece license plate bezel.
Only the insert and the sedan Lower Kit are tagged for the four-door sedan; the others are for coachbuilt bodies. Check each listing for finish and fit.
One inch wide
A narrow strip shows any wobble. Position each with small pieces of painter's tape at both ends, step back, and sight along the side before peeling.
Material and tape
The four 1" 2000-2005 DeVille molding inserts are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel cut in the USA, pressed in with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the Cadillac sedan.
Four pieces
The record doesn't map them to positions; the photos show where each strip goes. Label the liners before you start.
Cleaning molding surfaces
Molding collects protectant and wax. Wash with soap, rinse, dry, and wipe the exact mounting area with isopropyl alcohol until a fresh cloth stays clean.
Applying
Peel a couple of inches of liner, set one end on your marks, and guide the strip along while pulling the liner. Firm pressure over its length finishes it.
Door gaps
Open each door after its strip is down and check the ends.
Supplies
Painter's tape, tape measure, car soap, isopropyl alcohol and microfiber cloths. A dry, mild day.
Care
A day before washing; mild soap.
Why a slim insert
A one-inch strip draws a fine bright line rather than a wide band. It suits owners who want a subtle accent along the side molding area and would rather not cover the lower doors. If you want the larger look, the sedan Lower Kit linked above is the alternative to compare.
What to send when you call
The year, a side photo showing the molding, and a close-up of one door. With those we can confirm how the strips sit on your car.
Matching
Set each strip by measuring from the door edges, using the figures from the first strip.
Year check
The record lists the DeVille sedan from 2000 to 2005 only; the later DTS isn't on this row.
DeVille 2000-2005 owners: four 1-inch strips, part TH40240, UPC 691821492664. Dial 877-752-3811.
TH40240 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH40240 |
| UPC | 691821492664 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1" |
| Coverage / notes | Side Molding |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille |
Fitment: TH40240
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac DeVille | 2000-2005 | 4-door, Sedan |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. 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
- TH40246: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower 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, Insert Kit
- Unpack all 4 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: TH40240 Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
Which DeVille is TH40240 for?
The 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille 4-door sedan.
Where does it go?
The record's note is "Side Molding." Check the product photos for placement.
How wide?
1".
How many pieces?
Four.
