Product Description
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1998-2002 Upper Rocker Kit, 3.5" Down From the Molding, Eight Pieces (TH22112)
TH22112 is an eight-piece Upper Kit in polished stainless steel for the Toyota Corolla sedan, model years 1998 through 2002. The width is 3.5", and the note sets the starting edge: "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width." The steel hangs from the underside of the side molding and covers three and a half inches below it. The eight pieces hang from the bottom of the molding on the Corolla sedan.
Molding as the reference
Because the kit starts at the molding, the molding needs to be on the car and in good shape. If yours is missing, loose or has been replaced with something different, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 before ordering. Measure 3.5" down from the molding's lower edge on a front and rear door and check that the surface there is smooth.
Eight pieces
The Corolla is a 4-door sedan, and the kit has eight pieces. The record doesn't say how they're arranged or whether some sit on panels beyond the doors. The photos show the layout; number the pieces before you begin.
Fitment
Toyota Corolla, 4-door sedan: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.
Material and adhesive
Cut in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, the eight 1998-2002 Corolla pieces press on under the molding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the sedan.
Paint on an older Corolla
Look over the band below the molding. Faded or chalky paint can be polished back to a firm finish. Chips, bubbles or flaking need repair and cure time first. Then wash, dry, and wipe the full band with isopropyl alcohol, getting into the corner under the molding with a folded cloth.
Installing
Dry-fit neighboring pieces with the liners on, each piece's top edge tucked against the bottom of the molding. Check that the lower edges form a straight line and the joints line up, and open each door to confirm clearance. Then peel and press one piece at a time.
Joint positions
Measure the joint positions from the front wheel opening as you go and keep them consistent.
Linked Corolla parts
PP22112, a four-piece pillar post kit, and PP22113, a six-piece pillar post kit. Check each listing for its finish.
Supplies
Car soap, polish, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a tape measure. No removing the molding.
Conditions
Warm and dry; about a day before washing. On a cool day, a garage helps the tape bond.
Care
Rinse salt off the lower body, and keep wax out of the seam between the steel and the molding.
A taller band below the Corolla's molding
A band of polished steel directly below the molding, three and a half inches tall, running along the sides of the sedan. The door bottoms below it stay as they are.
Questions about the molding or the layout? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811. SKU TH22112, UPC 691821659456.
TH22112 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH22112 |
| UPC | 691821659456 |
| 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 | 3.5" |
| 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 | 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla |
Fitment: TH22112
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | 1998-2002 | 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 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla
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: TH22112 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Where does TH22112 go?
From the bottom of the molding down 3.5".
Does it need the side molding?
Yes, the molding is its reference. Call 877-752-3811 if yours is missing.
Which Corolla years fit?
1998 through 2002 sedan.
How many pieces?
Eight.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
