Product Description
Saturn Vue 2008-2009 & Chevrolet Captiva Sport Upper Rocker Kit, 3", 6 Pieces (TH48440)
TH48440 lists the Saturn Vue for 2008-2009 and the Chevrolet Captiva Sport for 2006-2018, both four-door SUVs. It's an Upper Kit of six polished stainless steel pieces, 3" wide. The notes read "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width" and "application above the lower FX."
"Above the lower FX"
The record doesn't define "lower FX." It places the kit above it, between the molding and whatever that refers to. Compare the product photos with the lower doors of your SUV, and if you can't see how the three-inch band fits, call 877-752-3811 with a photo of the full side before ordering.
Two nameplates, very different year spans
The Vue is listed for two years; the Captiva Sport for 2006-2018, and the title carries both spans. The data doesn't break the Captiva Sport's span down any further, so if anything on the lower doors of your Captiva Sport looks different from the photos, ask before buying.
Three inches below the molding
Each piece's top edge meets the bottom of the side molding and the steel runs three inches down. Measure that on a front and a rear door. The molding needs to be present and secure; it isn't included.
Six pieces
The data doesn't map six pieces to four doors. Sort with the photos and number the liners.
Material
Vue and Captiva Sport owners get six 3" strips that sit above the lower FX, cut in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless and held below the molding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harm.
Prep
Wash the doors, rinse and dry, then wipe the band under the molding with isopropyl alcohol, working into the corner.
Fitting
Tape each piece with its top edge tight to the molding. Check from the front corner. Peel a little liner, set one end, press along, and finish firmly.
Linked pillar kits
PP48440 (four pieces), PP48441 (six) and PP48442 (eight, "Includes Front Triangle piece").
After
Open each door and sight down the side; the top edges should follow the molding. A day before washing.
Conditions
Dry and mild, or a garage, with a helper.
Before ordering
Confirm the nameplate and year against the two ranges above, then check the lower doors: molding present on each, about three inches of body below it, and nothing unexpected where the photos show the steel. Because "lower FX" isn't defined, the photo comparison is the key step here. If your SUV looks different, call 877-752-3811 before you buy.
Vue spacing
Use the Vue door gaps to keep the positions consistent.
Care
Mild soap, soft mitt, towel dry. Skip abrasive pads and polishing compound.
What to send if you call
Nameplate, year, and a photo of the full side.
Molding condition
Press along each strip; re-secure anything that moves before the steel goes under it.
Saturn Vue and Captiva Sport buyers can quote TH48440 (UPC 691821342242) on 877-752-3811.
TH48440 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH48440 |
| UPC | 691821342242 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3" |
| Coverage / notes | Application above the lower FX; Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2008-2009 Saturn Vue and 2006-2018 Chevrolet Captiva Sport |
Fitment: TH48440
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn Vue | 2008-2009 | 4-door, SUV |
| Chevrolet Captiva Sport | 2006-2018 | 4-door, SUV |
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 Saturn Vue
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- Unpack all 6 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: TH48440 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
What does TH48440 fit?
The Saturn Vue 2008-2009 and Chevrolet Captiva Sport 2006-2018, four-door SUVs.
What is the lower FX?
The record doesn't define it. Call 877-752-3811 with a photo.
Where does it go?
From the bottom of the molding down 3".
How many pieces?
Six.
