Product Description
1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner Stainless Door Handle Accent Trim, 4 Pieces (DH22178)
Owners who keep a 4Runner from the late nineties on the road tend to care about the details. DH22178 is one of them: a four-piece door handle accent trim set for the 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner 4-door SUV, cut from polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel and made in the USA.
Quick facts
- Vehicle: Toyota 4Runner, 4-door SUV
- Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
- Pieces: four, one per door
- Material: polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA
- Fixing: 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, laid directly over the existing surface
What accent trim does
Accent trim lays a strip of polished stainless at the 4Runner's handle area while the factory handle stays in place. Nothing is removed. On an SUV with large door panels, a little bright metal near the handles breaks up the body color and ties in with any chrome or stainless elsewhere on the vehicle.
Fitment
The listing has one row: the 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner 4-door SUV, seven model years. No exclusions are noted. The Fitment tab shows it as QAA catalogs it.
Getting the tape to bond
QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. On an older vehicle, bonding depends on preparation. Wash away road grime, then go over each handle area with a degreaser to remove old wax. Let it dry fully. Hold each piece in place with the liner on so you can see how it lines up, then peel and press firmly for a few seconds. Avoid installing in cold weather if you can. The Installation tab has the step-by-step.
Other trim for this 4Runner
QAA lists more trim for the same SUV:
- GC22178: one-piece gas door cover trim
- PP22177: four-piece pillar post trim
- PP22178: six-piece pillar post trim
- TH96178: six-piece upper rocker panel kit, spanning from the bottom of the molding down to the specified width of 4.25", for vehicles with no moldings
Note the rocker kit's fitment row says "NO Moldings," so check your 4Runner's lower body before ordering that one. The two pillar kits differ by piece count in the data; the photos show the rest.
Making an older 4Runner look new again
Handle accents are an easy first step in freshening up a 4Runner that has some miles on it. Paired with the gas door cover and pillar posts, they dress up the area around the doors and windows; check each listing for its finish.
How long does it take?
With four pieces and adhesive mounting, the job is short. Most of the time goes into cleaning. Work one door at a time and check alignment before pressing each piece down.
Care after install
Give the tape time to settle before the first wash. After that, polished stainless needs nothing special: wash it with the rest of the 4Runner and dry it with a soft towel so water spots do not dull the shine.
Get in touch
Owners of a 4Runner can ring 877-752-3811 about DH22178. Look on the Specs tab for the UPC.
DH22178 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | DH22178 |
| UPC | 691821685615 |
| Part type | Door Handle Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| 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 | 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner |
Fitment: DH22178
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 1996-2002 | 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 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner
- GC22178: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP22177: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP22178: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH96178: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Door Handle Accent Trim
- Unpack all 4 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: DH22178 Door Handle Accent Trim
Which 4Runner does DH22178 fit?
The 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner 4-door SUV.
How many pieces are included?
Four, one per door.
What is it made of?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
How does it attach?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Is there a gas door trim for this 4Runner?
Yes, GC22178, a one-piece gas door cover trim.
