Product Description
Mazda CX-9 2016-2023 Side Molding Insert Kit, 2 1/8" to 2 5/8" Tapered, Six Pieces (TH17725)
TH17725 is a six-piece Insert Kit in polished stainless steel for the Mazda CX-9 SUV, listed for 2016 through 2023. The bullet describes a "2 1/8" - 2 5/8" tapered Width Side Molding," which places the pieces at the side molding and gives them a half-inch taper from one end to the other.
A width figure to ignore
The bullet gives two and one-eighth to two and five-eighths inches, and the Specs tab shows the same tapered range. The half-inch change runs along each piece, so the taper reads as a smooth change rather than a step. Go by the bullet and the photos, and if you want it confirmed, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811. The linked RD17725 deck accent is a separate, narrower piece noted at 5/8".
Fitment
The fitment row is written "Mazda CX-9 2016-23," 4-door SUV, which covers 2016 through 2023. The title spells out the same range.
What an Insert Kit does here
The note ties the kit to the side molding. The record doesn't describe the molding or exactly how the pieces sit relative to it; compare the photos with your CX-9 before ordering.
Six pieces on four doors
The data doesn't say how the six CX-9 pieces are distributed along the body. Lay them out against the photos, note the wide and narrow ends, and number them.
Steel and tape
The six CX-9 molding inserts are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel produced in the USA, applied over the existing side molding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the Mazda SUV.
Clean the molding area
Wash and dry the sides of the SUV. Wipe the molding area with isopropyl alcohol, working into the edges with a folded cloth where wax collects. Let it dry fully.
Fitting the taper
Dry-fit a whole side, liners on. The taper should flow smoothly from piece to piece, front to rear; if a joint shows a step in the width, swap or turn a piece. Open the doors to confirm clearance at each gap. Then peel and press in short sections.
Supplies
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape for numbering six pieces, and a ruler to tell the two-and-one-eighth end from the two-and-five-eighths end.
Waiting
Leave it about a day before washing, and keep out of deep puddles. Warm, dry weather helps; in a cold garage, let the SUV warm up first.
Linked CX-9 parts
PP17725, PP17726 and PP17727 pillar kits (PP17727 includes the front triangle piece), HT17725 hood accent, RD17725 deck accent and LP17725 plate bezel. Check each listing for its finish.
Care
Rinse the sides after salty drives and polish the steel with a non-abrasive product; keep wax off the edges of the inserts.
Questions
Want the width or the molding fit confirmed before you order? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your model year.
SKU TH17725, UPC 840251603328.
TH17725 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH17725 |
| UPC | 840251603328 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 2 1/8" to 2 5/8" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | 2 1/8" - 2 5/8" tapered Width Side Molding; Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2023 Mazda CX-9 |
Fitment: TH17725
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-9 | 2016-2023 | 4-door,SUV |
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 2016-2023 Mazda CX-9
- PP17725: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17726: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17727: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD17725: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- HT17725: 1-piece Hood Accent Trim
- LP17725: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim
- Unpack all 6 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: TH17725 Rocker Panel Trim
How wide is TH17725?
The bullet says 2 1/8" to 2 5/8" tapered, matching the Specs tab; call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
Where does it go?
At the side molding, per QAA's note.
Which CX-9 years fit?
2016 through 2023.
How many pieces?
Six.
How is it attached?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface.
