Product Description
Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 1997-2003 Lower Rocker Kit, Eight Pieces, 4.25" (TH37105)
TH37105 is an eight-piece polished stainless steel Lower Kit for the 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan. It's 4.25" wide and "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Seven model years, one row
The fitment covers 1997 through 2003 on a single row with the 4-door sedan tag. The record doesn't note any change across those years. If your car's lower doors look different from the product photos, call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
The bottom edge sets the line
A Lower Kit is placed from the bottom up. Each piece's lower edge sits flush with the bottom of its door, and the steel climbs four and a quarter inches. There's no molding reference in this record, so the top edge ends wherever 4.25" lands on your doors. Mark it with painter's tape on each door and look at the car from a few steps back.
The pillar kit
PP37105, a four-piece pillar post kit tagged for the same sedan, is linked. It's sold separately; check its listing for its finish.
Eight pieces
The record doesn't give positions. Match each piece to a door using the photos and write its place on the liner.
Material and tape
Chevrolet's 1997-2003 Malibu sedan takes eight 4.25" strips cut in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, rising from the door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the car.
Inspect the door bottoms
Kneel down with a flashlight and look along the bottom edge of every door. That's where the steel's lower edge sits. Chips, bubbles and flaking need repair and full curing before installation.
Cleaning
Wash, rinse and dry, then wipe the lower band with isopropyl alcohol. Use fresh cloths until one comes away clean.
Applying
Liner on, lower edge flush, check the fit. Peel a few inches from one end, press, and work along while pulling the liner. Finish with firm pressure from your palm.
Lining up across the gap
The top edges of the front and rear door pieces should form one line. Look along the side from the front corner.
Copying positions on the Malibu
Use the same positions on every Malibu piece.
Afterward
Open each door to check clearance. A day before washing.
Before ordering
Three quick checks: it's a four-door sedan from 1997-2003; the bottom edges of the doors are sound; and the 4.25" line you taped looks right to you. If any check raises a doubt, call 877-752-3811 with a photo of the lower doors.
Gather
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a marker, a tape measure and a plastic trim tool. A dry, mild day in shade suits the tape.
Long-term
Mild soap and soft towels for washing; a non-abrasive metal polish now and then.
During the dry run, keep the liner on any piece that doesn't line up with a door, and phone QAA with the SKU listed below.
Malibu buyers: TH37105, UPC 691821464623. Dial 877-752-3811 for Quality Automotive Trims.
TH37105 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37105 |
| UPC | 691821464623 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.25" |
| 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 Malibu |
Fitment: TH37105
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 1997-2003 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu
- PP37105: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- Unpack all 8 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: TH37105 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which Malibu does TH37105 fit?
1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 4-door sedan.
Where does it sit?
From the bottom of the door up 4.25".
How many pieces?
Eight.
Is pillar trim available?
PP37105, a four-piece pillar post kit, is linked and sold separately.
