Product Description
Cadillac DeVille 2000-2005 & DTS 2006-2011 Sedan Pillar Post Trim, Four Covers (PP40245)
PP40245's title and its fitment record both name the Cadillac DTS for 2006-2011 and the Cadillac DeVille for 2000-2005. Both rows are tagged 4-door, Sedan. So a DeVille sedan from those six years sits on the list next to the DTS sedan. The set is four polished stainless covers for $56.99, made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless.
Several Cadillac pillar sets are linked, and not all are for the sedan. PP40246 has six covers and the same sedan rows. PP40246-OL also has six and the same rows, with a note describing it as outline trim only. PP40243 is tagged "Federal Hearse" rather than sedan, so it's listed for a different vehicle. If you drive the sedan, you're choosing among this page, PP40246 and PP40246-OL.
This four-cover listing has no notes, names no posts and gives no widths. The galleries show what each sedan set covers, so compare them shape by shape with your car's posts. If these four suit the posts you'd like in polished steel, order this page. Doing the comparison at the car, with each photo held next to the post you think it fits, makes a mismatch easy to spot, and it's a chance to check each post for dents or old repairs that could stop a flat cover from seating.
WZ40245 and WZ40245-AP are wheel well fender trim moldings, separate parts that aren't part of any pillar set.
For help choosing, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 with PP40245, the model and the year.
The covers change appearance only. Each lies over a post beside the side glass, and the Cadillac's doors, windows and seals are untouched. The 304 alloy resists corrosion by its makeup.
Each of the four sticks on by 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, taking hold of the paint or trim the DeVille or DTS posts already wear. There are no holes to drill and nothing to unbolt. Look at the Installation tab for the temperature window and the cure time before booking a day.
Inspect the four posts first. Any powdery haze, crazing, an edge lifting, or old wax or polish should be repaired or removed, since the tape holds the surface and nothing beneath. Wash with car soap, rinse, dry fully, and wipe with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths until a clean one stays clean.
Gather car soap and a bucket, rubbing alcohol, several lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a pencil for the Cadillac. A second person can look from the front and rear of the sedan and tell you if the covers match.
Choose a dry day without wind and park in shade. Check the four against the photos and call us about anything bent or missing. Liner on, set a cover to its post, adjust until the gap is even, and box it in with painter's tape. Lift the liner, seat the cover in the box, and press firmly along its length and both edges. Fit the third DTS cover, then the final two.
A cover that rocks keeps its liner while you phone 877-752-3811. After the cure, wash them with car soap and pat dry with a soft towel.
PP40245 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP40245 |
| UPC | 691821409105 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| 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: PP40245
| 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
- 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
- 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: Pillar Post Trim
- 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: PP40245 Pillar Post Trim
Does PP40245 fit the Cadillac DeVille?
Yes. The record lists the Cadillac DeVille 2000-2005 as well as the Cadillac DTS 2006-2011, both 4-door sedans.
What are the other sedan sets?
PP40246 (six covers) and PP40246-OL (six covers, noted as outline trim only).
Is PP40243 for the sedan?
No. PP40243 is tagged "Federal Hearse."
Is drilling needed?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How do I clean them?
Car soap and water, then a soft towel.
