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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSPOWER WINDOW MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIRWATER DEFLECTOR
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Water Deflector
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Water Deflector
WATER DEFLECTOR
A waterproof deflector is used to seal the door inner panel and prevent entry of water into the body. The deflector is secured to the door inner panel with a fastener and pressure sensitive adhesive located on the outboard surface of the deflector. This allows the deflector to be peeled back as needed to service door components.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Door trim panel.
2. Speaker (if equipped).
3. Water deflector by removing fastener, peeling deflector from door inner panel and removing waterproof tape.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Fastener to upper rear of water deflector. This will serve as a guide to position water deflector on door panel.
2. Attach water deflector to door panel.
3. Secure any loose areas of water deflector with waterproof tape.
4. Speaker (if equipped).
5. Door trim panel.
Water Deflector:
A waterproof deflector is used to seal the door inner panel and prevent entry of water into the body. The deflector is secured to the door inner panel with a fastener and pressure sensitive adhesive located on the outboard surface of the deflector. This allows the deflector to be peeled back as needed to service door components.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Door trim panel.
2. Speaker (if equipped).
3. Water deflector by removing fastener, peeling deflector from door inner panel and removing waterproof tape.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Fastener to upper rear of water deflector. This will serve as a guide to position water deflector on door panel.
2. Attach water deflector to door panel.
3. Secure any loose areas of water deflector with waterproof tape.
4. Speaker (if equipped).
5. Door trim panel.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.