Product Description
2002 Honda Accord Sedan Lower Kit, 3.5" Even Width, Eight Pieces (TH22281)
For the 4-door version of the 2002 Honda Accord, Quality Automotive Trims lists TH22281: eight pieces of polished stainless steel at a single 3.5" width, set "from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width." No taper is listed, so the top edge runs parallel to the bottom of the doors.
Sedan, not coupe
Two coupe kits share this family, TH22210 (2.5" to 2.75") and TH22251 (2" to 2.25"), both six-piece and both for the 2-door. TH22281 is the sedan kit. If you aren't sure which body style your Accord is, count the doors before you order.
Only one model year listed
The fitment row reads Honda Accord, 4-door sedan, 2002 to 2002. If your sedan is from a neighboring year, the listing doesn't cover it; call 877-752-3811 rather than assume it fits.
Three and a half inches
That's a substantial band of steel. Before ordering, hold a ruler at the bottom of each door and check that the first three and a half inches are smooth, with no dings, emblems or trim in the way.
Eight pieces for four doors
The record doesn't explain the eight-piece split. Lay the pieces out against the photos and number them; if they don't make sense to you, call before you peel any liner.
What it's made of
Made in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, the eight 2002 Accord pieces go on over the existing door surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the sedan.
Paint prep
Wash and dry the lower doors. Repair chips or blistered clearcoat and let the touch-up cure. Polish off chalky oxidation, then wipe the full three-and-a-half-inch band, plus a little beyond it, with isopropyl alcohol.
Fitting the pieces
With the liner on, set each piece on the bottom edge of its door and close the door gently to check end clearance. Since the width is constant, a straight bottom edge gives you a straight top edge, so focus on seating it properly. Peel and press a few inches at a time.
Pillar kits for the same car
Linked to this sedan are PP22281, a four-piece pillar post kit, and PP22282, a six-piece one. Check each listing for its finish.
Lining up the Accord joints
Measure joint spots from the wheel openings as you go and keep them consistent with the photos.
Supplies
Soap, polish, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a tape measure, and a helper if you can find one to hold the long pieces while you check the line.
Before you call
Have your Accord's body style and model year ready, along with a rough measurement of the flat area at the bottom of each door. That makes it quick to confirm whether the 3.5" sedan kit or something else suits the car.
Living with it
Wait about a day before washing. Rinse salt away in winter and dry the steel to avoid spots.
Questions about the eight-piece layout? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811. SKU TH22281, UPC 691821302208.
TH22281 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH22281 |
| UPC | 691821302208 |
| 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 | 3.5" |
| 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 | 2002 Honda Accord |
Fitment: TH22281
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 2002 | 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 2002 Honda Accord
- PP22281: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP22282: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH22210: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH22251: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
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: TH22281 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Does TH22281 fit the Accord coupe?
No. It's listed for the 2002 Accord 4-door sedan. The coupe kits are TH22210 and TH22251.
How wide is it?
3.5", with no taper listed.
How many pieces?
Eight.
Will it fit a different model year?
Only 2002 is listed. Call 877-752-3811 for other years.
Does any door molding have to come off?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
