Product Description
2000-2005 DeVille / 2006-2011 DTS Sedan Lower Rocker Trim, 4.5", 8 Pieces (TH40245)
TH40245 is the shorter of the two Cadillac sedan Lower Kits for the DeVille (2000-2005) and DTS (2006-2011). Both are in the title, and both have fitment rows. Eight pieces of polished stainless steel rise four and a half inches from the bottom of each door.
Picking a height
The taller sibling, TH40243, is 6.5" with the same eight pieces, tag and placement. Nothing in the data recommends one over the other; it's purely how much steel you want on the doors. A quick painter's tape test at both heights on your own car makes the choice obvious for most people.
Under the doors too?
TH40248, four pieces at 2.25", installs below the door. The record doesn't say it's meant to accompany either Lower Kit. If you want both, call 877-752-3811 so we can confirm.
Linked trim
- Pillar posts: PP40245 (four pieces), PP40246 (six), PP40246-OL ("OUTLINE TRIM only, 1/2" Surround").
- PP40243: tagged "Federal Hearse," not the sedan.
- WZ40245 and WZ40245-AP: four-piece wheel well fender trim moldings, 1.25", identical tags.
Each listing carries its own finish details.
Steel
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel of high quality, made in the USA.
Adhesive
The eight sedan pieces for the DeVille and DTS bond to the existing door surface using 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, and QAA states that tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the Cadillac.
Eight pieces
No layout is given. Sort them with the photos, group them by position, and mark each liner.
The edge that matters
This kit's bottom follows the door's bottom edge, so that edge needs to be sound. Repair chips and bubbles first.
Install
- Wash, dry, alcohol-wipe.
- Painter's-tape the DTS pieces up to check fit.
- Peel a few inches of liner, set it on the door bottom.
- Press along; finish with firm pressure.
One line
Sight from the front bumper after each piece so the top edges carry across the door gaps.
Doors
Swing each fully afterward.
Care
Wait a day to wash the DTS, using mild soap.
Before ordering
Confirm your car is the sedan, not a hearse or limousine conversion; those have their own kits. Then hold a ruler at the bottom of a door and look at four and a half inches against six and a half. Painter's tape at each height, viewed from twenty feet, helps more than any description.
What to send when you call
Year, nameplate, a side photo, and a note on any pillar or wheel well trim you're considering, so we can confirm the set together.
Supplies
Painter's tape, a tape measure, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, microfiber cloths. Work in dry, mild weather or a garage.
Spacing the DTS pieces
Measure each fitted DTS piece from the door edges and keep later positions consistent.
Door swing
Open each door fully after installing to make sure nothing catches. Questions: 877-752-3811, SKU TH40245.
Joints
Where two pieces meet at a door gap, keep the ends aligned so the top edge reads as one line. Press each end firmly; ends are where tape needs the most pressure.
The eight-piece DTS kit, TH40245, has UPC 691821353743; Quality Automotive Trims is on 877-752-3811.
TH40245 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH40245 |
| UPC | 691821353743 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.5" |
| Coverage / notes | 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 and 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS |
Fitment: TH40245
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac DeVille | 2000-2005 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac DTS | 2006-2011 | 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 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
- TH40248: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- 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, 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: TH40245 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Does TH40245 fit a DeVille?
Yes, the row lists the 2000-2005 DeVille and 2006-2011 DTS sedans.
How tall is it?
4.5", from the door bottom up.
Is there a taller kit?
TH40243 at 6.5".
How many pieces?
Eight.
