Product Description
1997-2003 Venture / Silhouette "Short" Three-Door Lower Rocker Trim, Seven Pieces, 5" (TH37173)
TH37173 is tagged "3-door, Minivan, Short" for the 1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture and the Oldsmobile minivan cataloged as "Silouette." It's a seven-piece polished stainless steel Lower Kit, 5" wide, that "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
The word "Short"
That one word is what separates this kit from TH37172, which has the same seven pieces, 5" width and three-door tag without it. The record doesn't explain what "Short" refers to. Because of that, call before choosing between the two. Call 877-752-3811 with your year and a photo of the whole side of your van, and we'll help you pick.
The four-door versions
TH37174 (four-door) and TH37175 (four-door, Short) are the eight-piece kits with the same 5" width.
Oldsmobile
Listed on the same row with the same years and tag, and named in the title beside the Venture.
Band height
5" up from the bottom of each door. Tape a line at that height to preview it.
Construction
Venture and Silhouette short minivans get seven 5" strips of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless from a USA shop, rising from the door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. According to QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime with no damage.
Seven pieces
Assign each by holding it to the van with the liner on; label it. The record doesn't say where each of the seven pieces goes.
Sliding door
If present, test it through full travel with its piece taped on.
Prep
Check the bottom edges for chips and rust. Wash, dry, alcohol-wipe the band.
Applying
Flush the lower edge to the door bottom, peel a little, press along.
Care
No washing the Venture or Silhouette for a day.
Getting the right answer on the phone
When you call, have these ready: the year and brand of the van, the number of doors, a square-on photo of the whole side showing both wheels, and the measurement from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel. The record doesn't say that wheelbase is what "Short" means, but the number gives us something concrete to compare against the photos and our records.
Why the bottom edge matters
A Lower Kit sits on the part of the door that takes road spray and stone chips. The steel's lower edge will lie right at that edge, so it needs to be clean, sound paint. Repair anything you find and let it cure before installing.
Straight top line
Once a run is done, sight along it from the front corner. The top edges should run as one line across each door gap.
Doors that correspond
Copy positions where the doors correspond. Wash gently with mild soap after the first day.
Supplies
A tape measure, painter's tape, a marker for labels, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths and a plastic tool. Work out of direct sun.
Keep the SKU and UPC below handy for that call.
For Venture kit TH37173, UPC 691821486373, reach Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
TH37173 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37173 |
| UPC | 691821486373 |
| 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" |
| 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 | 1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture and 1997-2003 Oldsmobile Silouette |
Fitment: TH37173
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Venture | 1997-2003 | 3-door, Minivan, Short |
| Oldsmobile Silouette | 1997-2003 | 3-door, Minivan, Short |
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 Chevrolet Venture
- TH37172: 7-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37174: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37175: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one 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: TH37173 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
What's the difference between TH37173 and TH37172?
Both are 5", seven-piece, 3-door kits. TH37173 carries the tag "Short," which the record doesn't define. Call 877-752-3811 to choose.
How tall is it?
5", up from the bottom of the door.
How many pieces?
Seven.
Which years?
1997-2003.
