Product Description
Nissan Maxima 2004-2008 Side Molding Insert Kit, 1.18" Wide, Four Pieces (TH24540)
At 1.18", TH24540 is a slender strip: four pieces of polished stainless steel for the 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima sedan, filed as "Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit" with the note "Side Molding."
A precise width
The listing gives the width to two decimals, a little under one and a fifth inches. Measure the face of your side molding before you order and compare it with the product photos. The record doesn't describe exactly how the strip sits on the molding, so the photos are your guide. If your moldings are different or missing, call 877-752-3811.
Fitment
Nissan Maxima, 4-door sedan, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
The rest of the Maxima list
The listing links many parts for this sedan:
- Pillar posts: PP24540 (four pieces), PP24541 (six pieces)
- Window packages: WP24540 (14 pieces, upper trim, sills and pillar posts), WP24545 (four pieces, upper trim only)
- WS24540 window sills, WQ24540 wheel well accents, MC24540 mirror covers
- GC24540 gas door cover trim
- Rear: RD24540 (2.1" wide), LP24540 license plate bezel, LPS24540 license plate surround
- Decals: SGR24540 "MAXIMA" and SGR24541 "MAXIMA SE" (SE only), each a set of two
Read every linked listing to confirm its finish.
Material
The four 1.18" Maxima molding inserts are USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, pressed in with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, it will hold for a lifetime with no harm to the 2004-2008 sedan.
Clean the moldings
Wash, then wipe each molding with isopropyl alcohol until a fresh cloth comes away clean. Trim dressing is the main thing to remove.
Four pieces
The record doesn't assign positions; match the pieces to the photos and label them.
Narrow strip, straight line
Center each piece on its molding with the liner on. Sight along the side from the front corner. Peel back a little at a time and press, rechecking as you go. Open the doors to check the ends.
The finished look
Compare the fitted pieces with the bare molding before starting the next set.
Supplies
Maxima tool list: soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, ruler.
Afterward
Wait about a day before washing. Keep dressings off the steel and use a non-abrasive polish.
What it changes
A thin bright line along the side molding. At just over an inch wide, it's a subtle addition that leaves the painted door skins untouched and follows the line the molding already sets.
Why over the molding
Because the strip follows the molding, the molding does most of the alignment work for you. Center the steel on it and the line stays straight from front to back. That keeps the fit straightforward, provided the molding is clean and firmly attached.
Before ordering
Check that each molding is tight along its length and not lifting at the ends. Measure the molding face and, if you call 877-752-3811, have that number and your model year ready.
Install day
Choose a mild, dry day or a warm garage so the moldings and the tape are at room temperature.
Maxima owners can quote insert kit TH24540, UPC 691821295012, at 877-752-3811.
TH24540 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH24540 |
| UPC | 691821295012 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1.18" |
| Coverage / notes | Side Molding |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima |
Fitment: TH24540
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima | 2004-2008 | 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 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima
- GC24540: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP24540: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- LPS24540: 2-piece License Plate Surround Trim
- MC24540: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
- PP24540: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP24541: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD24540: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- SGR24540: 2-piece "MAXIMA" Logo Decal
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- Unpack all 4 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: TH24540 Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
Where does TH24540 go?
The listing ties it to the side molding. See the photos.
How wide is it?
1.18".
Which years fit?
2004 through 2008 Maxima sedan.
How many pieces?
Four.
Are there Maxima decals?
SGR24540 "MAXIMA" and SGR24541 "MAXIMA SE," each a set of two.
