Product Description
Cadillac CTS 2005-2007 Rocker & Lower Door Combo Kit, 4", 8 Pieces (TH45253)
TH45253 is an eight-piece polished stainless steel kit for the Cadillac CTS four-door sedan, 2005-2007, with the fitment tag "4-door, Sedan, V." The part name is "Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker & Lower Kit," and the note says it "Installs below the door AND Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width." The width given is 4".
Two areas in one kit
Most rocker kits cover either the rocker below the door or the bottom band of the door. This record names both. What it doesn't tell you is how the eight pieces divide between the two areas, or whether 4" is the width of each piece or of the rocker and door pieces combined. Look closely at the product photos, and if you can't tell, call 877-752-3811 before you order.
The "V" tag
The fitment tag includes a "V" after "Sedan." The record doesn't explain what that limits the fit to. If you aren't sure whether your CTS matches, a photo of the full side and your trim details to 877-752-3811 will settle it.
Only three years
Fitment is 2005-2007. If your CTS is from outside those years, this record doesn't cover it.
Material
The CTS-V kit is eight polished 26 gauge 304 stainless pieces made in the USA, fixed below the doors over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the Cadillac.
Sorting eight pieces
With pieces for both the rocker and the doors, labeling matters. Lay everything out, compare with the product photos, group by area, and mark each liner before any of them come off.
Prep both zones
Wash the doors and rockers, rinse and dry. Then wipe the lower door band and the rocker face with isopropyl alcohol. Check the bottom edge of each door for chips.
Install order
Dry-fit the whole side with painter's tape first so you can see how the rocker and door pieces relate. Then set each piece by peeling a few inches of liner, aligning the end, and pressing along. Firm pressure on everything at the end.
Door clearance
With steel both on the door and below it, open each door fully and slowly after installing. Nothing should touch.
Linked part
The only linked accessory is LP45250, a license plate bezel.
Weather
Do the install somewhere dry and mild, ideally in a garage.
Care
Mild soap, a soft mitt, and a towel dry. Wait a day after install before the first wash.
CTS door gaps
Measure the first pieces from the door gaps and the wheel openings and use those figures for the rest.
Before ordering
Check three things: your CTS is a four-door sedan from 2005 to 2007, it matches the "V" tag, and you want steel on both the rocker and the door bottoms. If any of those is uncertain, send photos of each side to 877-752-3811 first.
A second set of hands
Someone holding the far end of each rocker piece makes alignment easier.
For the eight 4-inch CTS pieces, TH45253 (UPC 691821491957), phone 877-752-3811.
TH45253 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH45253 |
| UPC | 691821491957 |
| 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 | 4" |
| 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 | 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS |
Fitment: TH45253
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 2005-2007 | 4-door, Sedan, V |
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 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS
- LP45250: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
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: TH45253 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker & Lower Kit
What does TH45253 fit?
The Cadillac CTS four-door sedan, 2005-2007, tagged "4-door, Sedan, V."
Where does it go?
Below the door on the rocker and on the bottom of the door. Width is 4".
How do the eight pieces split between rocker and door?
The record doesn't say. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811.
What does the V tag mean?
The record doesn't explain it. Call 877-752-3811 with your vehicle details.
