Product Description
Highlander 2008-2013 License Bar with Logo Cut Out and Smart Key Access (LB28111)
LB28111 is the license bar for the 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander that carries two openings in its catalog note: With "HIGHLANDER" Logo Cut Out, With smart key access. QAA also lists LB28110 for the same Highlander, which has the logo cut out but no smart key access note. If you're choosing between them, the smart key access opening is the deciding detail.
The catalog doesn't describe what that opening lines up with on the liftgate or how large it is. So the way to choose is visual: look at the area above your plate, then at the product photos for both bars. If your liftgate has a feature in that zone that the LB28111 opening is shaped around, this is your bar. If it's unclear, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with LB28111 before ordering, and we'll help you sort it out.
Part summary
One piece, cataloged as License Bar, Above plate accent Trim, 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish, made in the USA. No width is listed. It fits the Toyota Highlander 4-door SUV, model years 2008 through 2013.
Why two versions exist
QAA lists both bars for the same years and the same body style, and the only listed difference is the smart key access opening. The catalog doesn't say which trims or options call for which bar, and we won't guess. What matters is what is physically on your liftgate, so look before you buy.
Mounting
Mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface, with no drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Fitting a bar with two openings
Two openings give you two reference points, which makes placement easier than with a plain strip. Clean first: soap and water, a full dry, then rubbing alcohol, paying close attention around the lettering and the smart key area, where grime builds up. Hold the bar in place with the liner on. Center the HIGHLANDER lettering in its cutout and check that the smart key opening lines up with its feature at the same time. If both line up, mark the ends with painter's tape. Peel the liner, set the bar, and press firmly along the length and around both openings. Press again a minute later. Close the liftgate gently for the first day. The Installation tab gives temperature notes.
If one opening lines up and the other doesn't, stop before peeling the liner and call us.
Other Highlander parts
The sheet cross-lists GC28110, a one-piece gas door cover trim; LP28110, a one-piece license plate bezel; MI28110, a four-piece body molding insert kit at 1"; PP28110 and PP28111, pillar post kits of four and six pieces; and RD28110, a one-piece part cataloged as a Rear Deck Accent at 1.875". SGR28110, SGR28111, WP28110, WP28111 and WS28110 are named by number only. Check each listing's photos for its finish.
Clean with mild soap and water; avoid abrasives.
LB28111 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LB28111 |
| UPC | 691821616428 |
| Part type | License Bar, Above plate accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | With "HIGHLANDER" Logo Cut Out, With smart key access |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander |
Fitment: LB28111
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander | 2008-2013 | 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.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander
- GC28110: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LB28110: 1-piece License Plate Bar Accent
- LP28110: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- MI28110: 4-piece Molding Insert
- PP28110: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP28111: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD28110: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- SGR28110: 10-piece "HIGHLANDER" Letter Inserts
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
- 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: LB28111 License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
How is LB28111 different from LB28110?
LB28111 is the one with smart key access; both have the "HIGHLANDER" logo cut out.
How do I know if I need the smart key version?
Compare the area above your plate with both listings' photos, or call 877-752-3811.
Which years does it fit?
2008 through 2013 Toyota Highlander, 4-door SUV.
How does it mount?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
How many pieces?
One.
