Product Description
Chevrolet Lumina Van 1996 Lower Rocker Kit, 7 Pieces, 5.5"-6" Tapered (TH36172)
TH36172 is listed for a single model year: the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Van, tagged "3-door, Minivan." The catalog writes the span as "1996-1996." It's a seven-piece polished stainless steel Lower Kit, tapering from 5.5" to 6", that "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width." Nothing is linked to it.
One year only
The record matches this kit to 1996 vans and no others. If your Lumina Van is from a neighboring year, the data doesn't say whether the kit carries over. Call 877-752-3811 with your year and a measurement before ordering.
From the door bottom up
The lower edge of the steel sits at the bottom of each door, and the band rises five and a half to six inches. Mark that height with painter's tape to preview the top line. The record doesn't say which end of each piece is taller; a dry fit shows it.
Seven pieces on three doors
The record doesn't give positions for the seven pieces. Lay the pieces out, match them to the photos, and label each one with side and place. If one doesn't fit anywhere obvious, stop and call.
Sliding door
If your van has a sliding door, tape its piece in place with the liner on and run the door through its full travel. The steel must clear the track and body.
What it's made of
The 1996 Lumina Van gets seven strips that QAA forms in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, rising from the door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. Per QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the minivan.
Prep at the bottom edge
Wash, dry, and wipe the lower band with isopropyl alcohol, repeating until clean. Check the very bottom of each door for chips and rust, and fix them before installing, since the steel's edge sits right there.
Installing
Line up the lower edge with the door bottom. Peel a few inches, press, and continue along. Finish with firm pressure across the whole piece.
Lumina Van spacing
Where the Lumina Van doors correspond, use the same positions.
Care
Give the Lumina Van a day before washing; mild soap after.
Before calling
Have your van's year, the door layout, a measurement from the bottom of each door up to any trim line you care about, and photos of the van in profile. Those let us compare your van with the 1996 record directly.
Supplies and weather
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, clean cloths, painter's tape, a marker, a tape measure and a plastic trim tool. Choose a dry, mild day, work in shade, and have a helper for the sliding door test.
Polish later
After the first wash, an occasional non-abrasive metal polish keeps the band even and bright.
If a piece doesn't match
Stop before peeling its liner and call us with the SKU and UPC below. We'll compare it with your van.
Lumina Van owners can call 877-752-3811 about kit TH36172, UPC 691821570003.
TH36172 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH36172 |
| UPC | 691821570003 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 7 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 5.5" to 6" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Van |
Fitment: TH36172
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Lumina Van | 1996 | 3-door, Minivan |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- Unpack all 7 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: TH36172 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Does TH36172 fit a Lumina Van from another year?
It's listed for 1996 only. Call 877-752-3811 before ordering for any other year.
How tall is it?
Tapered 5.5"-6", up from the bottom of the door.
How many pieces?
Seven.
Are other parts linked?
No.
