Product Description
Chevrolet Traverse 2009-2017 Stainless Wheel Well Accent Trim WQ49165, 6 Pieces
WQ49165 is a six-piece polished stainless steel Wheel Well Accent Trim for the 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse 4-door SUV. The title writes "Chevy Traverse"; the fitment reads Chevrolet Traverse, 2009-2017. The listing describes the set as "With 3M adhesive installation and black rubber gasket edging". No width is given.
Fitment
Traverse SUV, 2009-2017. The record names no trim-level exclusions for this set. Phone 877-752-3811 if your arches look different from the photos.
Six pieces
Each of the six has black rubber gasket edging. The record doesn't list how they're shared among the four openings; take that from the photos and label every liner first.
Material
QAA makes the set in the USA from high-quality polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel. It sits over the existing surface on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Picking a Traverse rocker insert
Three 0.75" four-piece insert kits are linked, all "Side Molding", and they differ by the badges on your doors:
- TH49165: "Cut short on molding, to allow fitment for "GM & TRAVERSE" logo".
- TH49166: "Cut long on molding, to allow fitment for "GM" logo".
- TH49167: "Cut Long, No "GM" Logo, No "TRAVERSE"".
Look at your side molding before choosing, and fit the insert kit before the arches.
A second wheel well part
WZ49165 is a four-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding, a different part type. Whether it can be fitted alongside WQ49165 isn't stated, so ask 877-752-3811 before buying both. Pillar sets PP49165 (4) and PP49166 (6) and a gas door cover complete the group.
Cleaning the openings
The Traverse is a big SUV; give yourself a step and good light. Rinse each arch, shampoo it, rinse again, and dry it with a clean towel. Wait while the lip empties. Then search the band for anything that isn't sound paint, such as residue from old parts, wax haze or chips, and deal with it. Wipe with wax-and-grease remover; follow with isopropyl alcohol immediately before each piece.
Fitting six
Pick an opening and gather its pieces. Tape them up together on their liners and compare the result with the photos, particularly where two pieces meet. Peel and press the first from its free end toward the meeting point. Line up the next, then work it from the meeting point outward. Keep the pressure firm and even, and check each new opening matches the finished ones before going on.
Arrival and care
Count six pieces on arrival. After fitting, a day before washing; then mild soap and a soft cloth, keeping the pressure washer off the gasket. Questions: 877-752-3811.
Before ordering, check the model year on your paperwork, and note which badges sit on your side molding so the right insert kit can go in the same order.
On the day, lay the six pieces out by opening and keep each liner on until dry-fitting.
WQ49165 is six Traverse pieces under barcode 691821508082. Need fit help? 877-752-3811.
WQ49165 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | WQ49165 |
| UPC | 691821508082 |
| Part type | Wheel Well Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Edging | Black rubber gasket edging |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse |
Fitment: WQ49165
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2009-2017 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse
- GC49166: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP49165: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP49166: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH49165: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- TH49166: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- TH49167: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- WZ49165: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Wheel Well Accent 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.
- Seat the black rubber gasket edging evenly along the wheel opening as you press the trim on.
- 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: WQ49165 Wheel Well Accent Trim
Which vehicle does WQ49165 fit?
The 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse 4-door SUV.
How many pieces?
Six, with black rubber gasket edging.
Which rocker insert do I need?
It depends on your door badges; see TH49165, TH49166 & TH49167.
What is it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
