Product Description
2000-2004 Nissan Pathfinder Gas Door Cover, Polished 304 Stainless (GC20527)
Owners of a 2000-2004 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door SUV can dress up the fuel door with GC20527. It's a single overlay of mirror-polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
Important
GC20527 is not a replacement cap and not a replacement part. You MUST have the existing gas door to install this piece. The trim lives on the door's outer skin; the door, cap and hinge are all yours to keep.
Fitment
Nissan Pathfinder, 2000-2004, 4-door SUV. Five model years, one row on the Fitment tab.
Only one companion piece
The sheet cross-lists just one other Pathfinder part for these years: PP20527, a four-piece pillar post set. If you want a matching look on the side windows, that's the piece to look at. Its page has the photos.
An SUV of this age: inspect first
On a Pathfinder from these years, look the fuel door over before you start. Look the fuel door over before buying. Does it pop open and latch shut? Does it sit level with the body? Is the paint on its face whole, or are there chips, sun-fade, or peeling clear? Any surface problems need fixing first, because the adhesive grips the paint, and weak paint means a weak bond.
How the tape works
Acrylic foam tape is a thick, conformable adhesive layer. The part installs directly over the existing surface, so there's no drilling and nothing comes off the vehicle. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Putting it on
Start with soap and water on the door face, then a clean-water rinse. Follow with a degreaser wipe to cut through old wax. Give it time to dry completely. Next, with the liner left on, set the trim against the closed door and slide it around until the gap to the edge looks equal everywhere. A strip of painter's tape on the body marks the spot. Now peel, place, and push hard from the center toward the edges. A minute later, push again. Finally, swing the door open to make sure the edge clears the body. The Installation tab has the same steps.
Reading the margin
The thin line of paint showing between the trim and the edge of the door is what people actually see. Get it even and the piece looks like it belongs there. A helper holding the trim while you stand back makes it easy.
Pairing with the pillars
If PP20527 is on your list too, the gas door is the easier piece to do first, since it's one flat part with nothing to match.
Weather
Do it on a dry, mild day and let the tape settle overnight without getting wet.
Cleaning
A soft cloth with mild soap keeps the stainless bright. If fuel spills on it, wipe it away.
Quick check before ordering
2000-2004 Pathfinder, four doors, original fuel door in working order.
Questions
Give Quality Automotive Trims a call at 877-752-3811 and mention GC20527. The UPC is on the Specs tab.
GC20527 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | GC20527 |
| UPC | 691821337828 |
| Part type | Gas Door Cover Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2000-2004 Nissan Pathfinder |
| Not included | This is NOT a replacement gas cap or door; your existing gas door is required |
Fitment: GC20527
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2000-2004 | 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 2000-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
- PP20527: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Gas Door Cover Trim
- Confirm your vehicle still has its original gas door. This trim mounts over it and does not replace it.
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- 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.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: GC20527 Gas Door Cover Trim
Does GC20527 replace the fuel door or cap?
No. It is not a replacement cap or part. You must have the existing gas door to install this piece.
Which Pathfinder years fit?
The 2000-2004 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door SUV.
What material is it?
26 gauge polished 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Is there anything to drill?
No. It installs directly over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
How long does the tape hold?
QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
