Product Description
TH53106 Malibu Rocker Trim, 2.5", 4 Pieces, Below the Door (2013-2015 Malibu, 2016 Malibu Limited)
TH53106 is a four-piece polished stainless steel rocker set for the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu sedan, and its fitment also lists the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited. It "Installs below the door" and is a straight 2.5" wide.
Wider of the two below-the-door kits
Two Malibu kits install below the door. This one has four pieces at 2.5". TH53108 has two pieces at 1.25". The record doesn't describe how their coverage differs beyond the count and width, so compare the two sets of photos. If you want a bolder band along the rocker, this is the wider option. For a thinner line, look at TH53108.
Not a door kit
TH53105 is the eight-piece Lower Kit that sits on the doors, from the bottom edge up. TH53107 is a ten-piece kit whose note covers both placements. TH53106 stays below the doors.
The Limited question
Beside the 2013-2015 Malibu, the title and fitment rows name the 2016 Malibu Limited, and there's a second row tagged "Sedan, Limited." The record doesn't explain whether that second row means the 2016 nameplate or a trim name in earlier years. If your car is a Limited of either kind, call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
The steel
Cut in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, the four 2.5" Malibu and Malibu Limited pieces press on below the doors with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the sedan.
Measure the rocker
Before ordering, measure the height of the area below your doors. Two and a half inches of steel has to sit inside it. If the space looks tighter, or there's an aftermarket skirt, send a photo first.
Four pieces
The record doesn't describe how the four are split between the sides. Match them to the photos and label each liner.
Cleaning
Scrub the Malibu rocker with soapy water, rinse, dry it fully, and wipe with isopropyl alcohol.
Placement
Tape each piece up, open every door to check the bottom edge clears, and sight along the side. Then peel the liner and press.
Malibu spacing
Use the Malibu wheel openings as the reference for every strip.
Linked parts
Pillar sets PP53105 and PP53106, the rear deck accent RD53105, the rear bumper accent RB53105, and the mirror covers MC53105 (Chrome Plated ABS plastic) are among the other linked listings. Check each listing for its finish.
Afterward
Wait a day before washing. Rinse road salt from the rocker in winter.
Contact
What to send when you call
The year, whether the car is badged Limited, a side photo taken square on, and the height of the area below the doors. With those we can answer both the fit and the Limited question.
Day of the job
A mild, dry day in shade or a garage. Have soapy water, a brush, towels, alcohol and painter's tape ready.
Final press
Go over every piece again with firm thumb pressure along both edges once all four are on.
This Malibu and Malibu Limited set is TH53106, UPC 691821682218; Quality Automotive Trims answers at 877-752-3811.
TH53106 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH53106 |
| UPC | 691821682218 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 2.5" |
| Coverage / notes | Installs below the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited |
Fitment: TH53106
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Chevrolet Malibu Limited | 2016 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Sedan, Limited |
| Chevrolet Malibu Limited | 2016 | 4-door, Sedan, Limited |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the Chevrolet Malibu
- DH53105: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- PP53106: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB53105: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH53105: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- GC53105: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP53105: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP53105: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD53105: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- 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: TH53106 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Where does TH53106 go?
Below the door, on the rocker.
How is it different from TH53108?
TH53106 is four pieces at 2.5". TH53108 is two pieces at 1.25". Both install below the door.
Does it fit the 2016 Malibu Limited?
The fitment lists it. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
How many pieces?
Four.
