Product Description
Chevrolet Malibu 2013-2015 & Malibu Limited 2016 Lower Kit, 8 Pieces, 1.375"-2.125" (TH53105)
TH53105 is an eight-piece Lower Kit of polished stainless steel for the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu sedan and the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited, both named in the title. The trim spans from the bottom of each door up, tapering from 1.375" to 2.125".
The 2016 Malibu Limited
The fitment rows list the Malibu for 2013-2015 and "Chevrolet Malibu Limited 2016." There are two rows: one plain "4-door, Sedan," and one "4-door, Sedan, Limited." The record doesn't say whether "Limited" in the second row means the 2016 Malibu Limited or a trim level in the earlier years. If you have a 2016 Malibu Limited, or a 2013-2015 car badged Limited, call 877-752-3811 to confirm before ordering.
Four Malibu side kits
- TH53105 (this kit): eight-piece Lower Kit on the doors, 1.375"-2.125"
- TH53106: four pieces below the door, 2.5"
- TH53108: two pieces below the door, 1.25"
- TH53107: ten pieces, "Installs below the door AND Spans from the bottom of the door UP," with no width listed
The record doesn't explain how they relate. Compare the photos and call if two look alike to you.
Taper
Three-quarters of an inch of taper along each piece. The record doesn't say which end is wider.
Material
The eight Malibu and Malibu Limited pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, made in the USA, applied to the existing door surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the sedan.
Other linked parts
Pillar sets PP53105 and PP53106, DH53105 (door handle accent), RB53105 (rear bumper accent), RD53105 (1.375" deck accent), TP53105 ("2.5" Height X 1.875" Width, Between the lights"), GC53105, LP53105, and MC53105 (Chrome Plated ABS plastic mirror covers). Check each listing for its finish.
Prep and install
Wash, dry and alcohol-wipe the lower doors. Tape each piece in place, check door swing, then peel and press.
Contact
About the ten-piece kit
TH53107 lists ten pieces and two placements, below the door and on the doors, but no width. The record doesn't say whether it combines the pieces of the other kits or is a separate design. If you're weighing it against this kit, call us.
Previewing
Tape a guide about an inch and a half up from the bottom of one door and look along the car from the front corner. That gives a fair idea of where the band will sit.
Bottom edges
Check the lower edge of each door for chips or flaking paint and fix them first. The tape holds only as well as the paint beneath it.
Matching
Measure each Malibu piece from the door edges and use the same figures throughout.
Conditions
Choose a mild, dry day out of direct sun, and let a day pass before the Malibu's first wash.
A helper
A second person can hold the far end of each piece level while you set the near end. It's worth it on a taper, where a crooked piece shows.
Malibu and Malibu Limited set TH53105, UPC 691821262328. Quality Automotive Trims answers 877-752-3811.
TH53105 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH53105 |
| UPC | 691821262328 |
| 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 | 1.375" to 2.125" 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 | 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited |
Fitment: TH53105
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Chevrolet Malibu Limited | 2016 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Sedan, Limited |
| Chevrolet Malibu Limited | 2016 | 4-door, Sedan, Limited |
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 Chevrolet Malibu
- DH53105: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- PP53106: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB53105: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH53106: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- GC53105: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP53105: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP53105: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD53105: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
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: TH53105 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Does TH53105 fit the 2016 Malibu Limited?
The fitment and the title list the Chevrolet Malibu Limited 2016. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
Where does it go?
On the doors, from the bottom edge up.
How wide is it?
It tapers from 1.375" to 2.125".
How many pieces?
Eight.
