Product Description
2003-2005 Honda Pilot Lower Door Kit, 2.375", Eight Pieces (TH25260)
For the 2003-2005 Honda Pilot, TH25260 is an eight-piece polished stainless steel Lower Kit at 2.375". It starts at the bottom of the doors and rises to that width; the note reads "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
A short fitment window
Only three model years are listed: 2003, 2004 and 2005, Honda Pilot 4-door SUV. If your Pilot is from just before or after, this listing doesn't cover it. Call 877-752-3811 rather than assume.
Two and three-eighths inches
Mark 2.375" up from the bottom of a door with painter's tape. That's the band the steel covers. It should be flat, smooth paint with nothing in the way.
The eight pieces
The listing gives eight pieces and no layout. On a 4-door SUV, that could mean more than one piece per door or pieces on other panels; the record doesn't say. Use the photos to match each one, and label it.
No linked parts
This listing has nothing attached. Ask about pillar or window trim for this Pilot when you call.
Material
For the 2003-2005 Pilot, the eight pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel from the USA, bonded over the existing door surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the Honda.
Paint condition
Look at the lower door edges in good light. Chips, rust spots and peeling clearcoat all need fixing before trim goes over them. Polish dull paint, then clean the band with isopropyl alcohol.
Doing the job
- Lay out and label all eight pieces.
- Test-fit the Pilot pieces with liners on; open and close each door.
- Peel back a few inches, press, and work along each Pilot piece.
- Use the first fitted piece as your reference for the rest.
Even spacing on the Pilot
Measure from the wheel openings to each joint and copy those measurements.
Supplies
Soap, polish, touch-up paint, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a ruler for the Pilot.
What the Pilot gains
A clean, even band of polished steel along the bottom of each door, with no taper, so the top edge runs parallel to the door bottom.
Day one
Install somewhere warm and dry. Keep it dry for about a day.
Afterward
Rinse off salt, dry the steel, and polish with non-abrasive products.
Before ordering
Confirm the model year on your registration or door-jamb label. Then measure the flat band at the bottom of each door and compare what you see with the product photos. If anything differs, or the lower doors have been repainted or repaired, call 877-752-3811.
Cold weather
An SUV parked outside overnight can have cold doors well into the day. Give it an hour in a garage before you start.
Second press
After an hour, run a soft cloth firmly along each piece once more, paying attention to the ends.
Tip: keep the labeled pieces in order on a clean towel, and peel each liner only when that piece is in position.
2003-2005 Pilot set TH25260, UPC 691821448913: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH25260 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH25260 |
| UPC | 691821448913 |
| 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 | 2.375" |
| 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 | 2003-2005 Honda Pilot |
Fitment: TH25260
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Pilot | 2003-2005 | 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.
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: TH25260 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which Pilot years does TH25260 fit?
2003, 2004 and 2005.
Where does it go?
From the bottom of the doors up 2.375".
How many pieces?
Eight.
Is it tapered?
No taper is listed.
Do I need to take off any door parts?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
