Product Description
Cadillac DeVille 2000-2005 / DTS 2006-2011 Sedan On-the-Rocker Trim, 2.25", 4 Pieces (TH40248)
TH40248 puts polished steel below the doors of a Cadillac DeVille (2000-2005) or DTS (2006-2011) sedan. The title and the rows list both. Four pieces, 2.25" wide, filed "On the rocker," with the note "Installs below the door."
Four pieces beneath four doors
The record doesn't map them, so the product photos are your reference for which piece sits where along the rocker.
Door kits in the same group
Two sedan Lower Kits mount on the doors themselves: TH40245 at 4.5" and TH40243 at 6.5", both eight pieces. This kit can be considered on its own, or alongside one of them. The record doesn't say they were designed together, so call 877-752-3811 if you plan to order a pair.
Other linked parts
Pillar post trim (PP40245, PP40246, PP40246-OL outline trim with a 1/2" surround; PP40243 is tagged "Federal Hearse") and wheel well fender trim moldings WZ40245 and WZ40245-AP at 1.25". Check each listing.
Material
The four 2.25" DeVille and DTS sedan strips go below the doors; QAA forms them in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel and sets them with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime with no harm to the Cadillac.
Check the rocker
Close the doors and look at the rocker face. The steel needs a flat area about two and a quarter inches tall. If yours looks different from the photos, send a picture.
Clean thoroughly
The rocker takes the brunt of road spray. Wash, rinse, dry and wipe with isopropyl alcohol until the cloth stays clean. Repair chips first.
Mark the line
Choose a distance below the door bottoms and mark it at several points with painter's tape. Sight from the front wheel to confirm it's straight.
Install
Dry-fit each piece to the marks. Peel a few inches of liner, set the end, and press along. Firm pressure from end to end.
Door clearance
Open and close each door; the bottom edge should pass the trim freely.
If pairing with a door kit
Install the door pieces first and confirm door swing, then fit the rocker pieces below.
Supplies
For the four DTS pieces: tape measure, painter's tape, soap, alcohol, microfiber cloths, a kneeling pad.
Care
No DTS wash for a day.
Before ordering
Confirm the car is the sedan; hearse and limousine conversions have separate records. A photo of the rocker below the doors is the most useful thing to send if you're unsure.
Weather
Dry, mild conditions help the tape bond. Let a cold car warm up in a garage first.
A steady gap below the doors
After the first strip, measure the gap between the door bottoms and the strip at several points, and hold the others to it. Step back and look at the car from the front. Questions while you work: 877-752-3811, SKU TH40248.
Ends
Give the ends of each piece firm pressure, since that's where tape lifts first. Check them again after a day and before the first wash.
Questions about TH40248, UPC 691821367641? Quality Automotive Trims takes them on 877-752-3811.
TH40248 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH40248 |
| UPC | 691821367641 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 2.25" |
| Coverage / notes | Installs below the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille and 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS |
Fitment: TH40248
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac DeVille | 2000-2005 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac DTS | 2006-2011 | 4-door, Sedan |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the Cadillac DeVille
- PP40243: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP40245: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP40246: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP40246-OL: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH40243: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH40245: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WZ40245: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
- WZ40245-AP: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- 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: TH40248 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Does TH40248 fit a DeVille?
Yes, the row lists the 2000-2005 DeVille and 2006-2011 DTS sedans.
Where does it mount?
Below the door, on the rocker.
How wide?
2.25".
How many pieces?
Four.
