Product Description
Cadillac CTS 2003-2007 Sedan: Combination Rocker and Lower Kit, Tapered 5.25"-5.5", 8 Pieces (TH43250)
TH43250 is filed under a combined name: "Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker & Lower Kit." It's listed for the 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS four-door sedan and comes as eight polished stainless steel pieces with a tapered width of 5.25" to 5.5". The placement note joins two descriptions: "Installs below the door AND Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Two zones in one kit
Read literally, the note describes steel both under the doors and on the doors from their bottom edge upward. What the record doesn't say is how the eight pieces divide between those two areas, or whether the tapered width belongs to each piece or to the combined height. The product photos show the set; if you need the exact split before ordering, call 877-752-3811 and we'll go through it.
About the taper
The width runs from five and a quarter to five and a half inches. The data doesn't say which end is wider. Check orientation against the photos during the dry-fit.
CTS trim linked on this sheet
- PP43250: four-piece pillar post trim.
- PP43251: six-piece pillar post trim.
- RI43250: two-piece roof insert trim.
- GC43250: one-piece gas door cover trim.
Each has its own listing with finish and fitting details.
What it's made from
QAA builds the 2003-2007 CTS kit from eight pieces of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel made in the USA, set below the doors with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the Cadillac.
Inspect both areas
Because the kit covers the lower doors and the rocker beneath them, look at both. Repair any chips in either zone and let it cure before you start.
Cleaning
Wash the lower doors and rockers, rinse, and dry completely. Wipe both areas with isopropyl alcohol, switching to a fresh cloth when one gets dirty.
Sorting
Lay the eight pieces out beside the car and match each to the photos. Note which go on the doors and which beneath them, and label each liner.
Dry-fit
Tape every piece in place with painter's tape. Close the doors and check that the door pieces and rocker pieces line up the way the photos show.
Install
Peel a few inches of liner, set the piece, press along as the liner comes away. Finish with firm pressure.
Door clearance
With steel above and below the door bottoms, open and close each door slowly after the dry-fit and again at the end.
Matching the sides
Use the door gaps as references and hold the CTS positions consistent.
Conditions
Fit the CTS trim in dry, mild weather or a garage.
Before ordering
Confirm the car is a 2003-2007 CTS sedan and that you want steel both on and below the doors. If you're also considering the pillar, roof or gas door trim, name those SKUs when you call so we can check the set together.
2003-2007 CTS kit TH43250 carries UPC 691821301362; Quality Automotive Trims answers at 877-752-3811.
TH43250 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH43250 |
| UPC | 691821301362 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker & Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 5.25" to 5.5" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | Installs below the door AND 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 | 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS |
Fitment: TH43250
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 2003-2007 | 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 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS
- GC43250: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP43250: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP43251: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RI43250: 2-piece Roof Insert Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker & Lower Kit
- Unpack all 8 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: TH43250 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker & Lower Kit
What does TH43250 fit?
The Cadillac CTS four-door sedan, 2003-2007.
Does it go on the doors or below them?
The note says both: below the door and from the bottom of the door up. Call 877-752-3811 for the piece split.
How wide is it?
Tapered, 5.25" to 5.5".
How many pieces?
Eight.
