Product Description
Mercury Montego 2005-2007 Upper Rocker Kit, 4.375", 8 Pieces (TH45491)
TH45491 is an eight-piece Upper Kit for the Mercury Montego four-door sedan, 2005-2007. The polished stainless steel pieces are 4.375" wide and, in the record's words, the trim "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width."
Starts at the molding
An Upper Kit takes the bottom edge of your side molding as its top line and covers 4.375" of door below it. Two checks follow from that: the molding has to be on the car and secure, and there should be about that much body under it on each door. Measure a front and a rear door before ordering.
Its linked partner
The record links one sibling: TH45492, a four-piece Insert Kit at 1.375" that goes on the side molding itself. One covers the molding strip; the other covers the body directly below it. The catalog doesn't say whether they're designed to be installed together, so call 877-752-3811 if you want both.
Montego only on this record
The fitment lists the Montego alone. A separate on-the-rocker kit in the catalog covers the Montego along with three other sedans, but it isn't linked here, and the data doesn't say whether it works alongside this Upper Kit.
Eight pieces
The record doesn't map the eight pieces. Lay them out, match them to the product photos, and number each liner.
Material and mounting
The eight Montego pieces are made in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel and bond to the sedan's existing finish with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime and won't harm the surface.
Prep
Wash the doors and molding, rinse, and dry. Then use isopropyl alcohol on the band below the molding, working into the corner where molding and paint meet. Re-secure any loose molding first; it isn't included.
Fitting the pieces
- Tape a piece in place with its top edge against the molding.
- Look along the side from the front.
- Peel a few inches of liner, set one end, and press along.
- Finish with firm pressure.
Check the line
The top edges should follow the molding across every door gap. Open each door to confirm nothing rubs.
Montego door-gap references
Use the Montego door gaps as reference points and keep each position consistent.
Afterward
Wait a day before washing. Ongoing care is mild soap and a soft cloth.
Weather
Do the install in a garage or on a dry, mild day.
A helper
With a second person holding the far end of each Montego piece clear of the paint, the top edge is easier to keep snug under the molding.
Before you buy
Montego sedan, 2005-2007, molding present, about 4.375" of door below it. If any of that is uncertain, send photos to 877-752-3811.
Molding condition
Because every piece's top edge is set against the molding, a strip that sags or has a gap will show in the line of the steel. Press along each strip and re-secure anything that moves before you start.
Montego owners can quote the eight-piece kit TH45491 (UPC 691821652860) at 877-752-3811.
TH45491 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH45491 |
| UPC | 691821652860 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.375" |
| Coverage / notes | 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 | 2005-2007 Mercury Montego |
Fitment: TH45491
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury Montego | 2005-2007 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2005-2007 Mercury Montego
- TH45492: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper 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: TH45491 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
What does TH45491 fit?
The Mercury Montego four-door sedan, 2005-2007.
Where does it go?
From the bottom of the side molding down 4.375".
What is TH45492?
The linked four-piece 1.375" insert kit for the side molding.
Can I install both?
The catalog doesn't say. Call 877-752-3811.
Is molding included?
No.
