Product Description
TH95676 VW Passat 1995-1997 Sedan Upper Rocker Kit, 6", 8 Pieces
For the 1995-1997 Volkswagen Passat 4-door sedan, TH95676 is an eight-piece Upper Kit in polished stainless steel. It "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width," and the width is 6".
Where it sits
The top edge meets the molding and the trim runs 6" down from there. Below it, whatever remains of the lower door to the bottom edge stays painted. How much shows depends on your own measurement.
The other Passat kits
- TH95675: Full Kit, molding to door bottom, 8" to 8.5" tapered, 8 pieces
- TH95677: Lower Kit, 2" up from the door bottom, 8 pieces
The record doesn't say whether this Upper Kit and the Lower Kit are meant to be fitted together, so don't plan on combining them without checking. Call 877-752-3811 if you're thinking about it.
Trying the look
Run a line of masking tape 6" below the molding along the doors and step back. That shows where the polished band ends and how much paint is left beneath it.
Materials
- Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel for the Passat
- Made in the USA for the 1995-1997 Passat
- 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, applied over the existing surface
Per QAA, the tape under the eight 1995-1997 Passat sedan strips will hold for a lifetime and won't cause any damage to the paint.
Molding condition
Since every piece hangs from the molding, the molding needs to be straight and firm. Fix any lifting section before you begin.
Preparation
Wash and rinse the bonding area, wipe it with a wax-and-grease remover, touch up chips, and finish with isopropyl alcohol just before fitting.
Eight pieces
The record doesn't list positions. Sort the pieces with help from the photos and label the liners.
Fitting steps
Tape each piece up with painter's tape, top edge tight under the molding. Open each door and check it clears. Look along the side; the bottom edge of a 6" band should run parallel to the molding. Peel the liner in short sections and press firmly.
The later Passat pieces
Use the gaps set on the first Passat piece as the guide for the rest.
Conditions
Work in mild, dry weather out of direct sun, and hold off washing for a day.
Reading your own measurement
Measure from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door at the front and the rear of each door. Subtract 6" and you have the height of the painted strip that will remain below the trim. If that strip looks too narrow or too wide for your taste, compare the Full Kit, which reaches all the way down at 8" to 8.5". Note the readings for every door, since a replaced door or refitted molding can change them, and share them on 877-752-3811 if anything is unclear.
Tools and time
Painter's tape, a rigid ruler, a marker, clean cloths and the two cleaners cover it. Give yourself an unhurried afternoon, and count all eight pieces as soon as the box arrives.
Kit TH95676 for the Passat carries UPC 691821553372; Quality Automotive Trims takes questions on 877-752-3811.
TH95676 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH95676 |
| UPC | 691821553372 |
| 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 | 6" |
| 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 | 1995-1997 Volkswagen Passat |
Fitment: TH95676
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat | 1995-1997 | 4-door, Sedan |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1995-1997 Volkswagen Passat
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: TH95676 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Which Passat does TH95676 fit?
The 1995-1997 Volkswagen Passat 4-door sedan.
How wide is it?
6", from the bottom of the molding down.
Can I fit the Lower Kit too?
The record doesn't say they pair. Call 877-752-3811 first.
How many pieces?
Eight.
