Product Description
Cadillac XTS 2013-2017 Rear Marker Light Accent Trim, 2-Piece Stainless, Dual Exhaust Models (ML53245)
ML53245 isn't a set of surround rings, even though it's filed under marker light accents. The note says these two polished stainless pieces fit "Between Rear Marker Lights," and it sets a condition that decides whether you can use them: "fits model with Dual Exhaust only." So check the exhaust on your 2013-2017 XTS first.
Step one: the dual exhaust check
Find out whether your XTS was built with dual exhaust. The window sticker or build paperwork is the most reliable source, and a look at the exhaust outlets with the photos open helps too. If you can't confirm it, don't order yet; take a photo of the back of the car and call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with ML53245 so we can talk it through. The note doesn't explain why the exhaust layout matters, so we won't guess; it's simply the condition the catalog gives.
Step two: the fitment row
The fitment row reads Cadillac XTS, 4-door sedan, 2013 through 2017, matching the title, so check your XTS's year against that range.
What the pieces are
- Two pieces of 26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished finish
- Produced in the USA
- Part type: Marker Light Accent
- Location: between the rear marker lights, per the note
- No width or length in the record
Since no dimension is listed, use the product photos to see the shape and how the two pieces sit relative to each other.
Mounting
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, installed directly over the existing surface. There's no drilling. XTS questions go to 877-752-3811; quote ML53245, and tell us what exhaust your car has so we can confirm the fit.
Laying out two pieces between the lights
Accent pieces that run between two lights have to line up with both of them, and with each other. Clean the area with soapy water, dry it, and wipe with rubbing alcohol. Hold both pieces up with their liners on and study them against the photos. Use painter's tape to mark a top edge or a reference line across the area so both pieces sit at the same height, and measure from each light to the near end of its piece so the spacing matches. Only then peel one liner, set the piece to your marks, and press firmly along its length. Do the second piece the same way and check the result from a few steps behind the car. The Installation tab gives the temperature range for the tape.
Also listed for the XTS
LP53245 is a 1-piece license plate bezel. LB53245 is listed as a 2-piece License Bar Extension Trim; the sheet doesn't explain what it extends, so look at its photos or call. WQ53245 is a 4-piece wheel well accent set. All three are tagged for the 4-door sedan.
Wash with mild soap and water and dry with a soft cloth. Abrasive pads will scratch the polish, and harsh wheel cleaners shouldn't be allowed to drip onto the trim.
ML53245 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | ML53245 |
| UPC | 757565504497 |
| Part type | Marker Light Accent |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Fits Between Rear Marker Lights, fits model with Dual Exhaust only |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2013-2017 Cadillac XTS |
Fitment: ML53245
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XTS | 2013-2017 | 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 2013-2017 Cadillac XTS
- LB53245: 2-piece License Bar Extension Trim
- LP53245: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- WQ53245: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Marker Light Accent
- Unpack all 2 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: ML53245 Marker Light Accent
Does ML53245 fit every XTS?
The note says it fits models with dual exhaust only, on the 2013-2017 XTS sedan.
Where does it go?
Between the rear marker lights, according to the note.
How many pieces?
Two.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
My XTS doesn't have dual exhaust. Will it work?
The note says dual exhaust only. Call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
