Product Description
Hummer H2 Stainless Hood Handle Accent, 2 Pieces, 2003-2009 (HV43003)
HV43003 is a two-piece stainless accent for the hood handles of the 2003-2009 Hummer H2 4-door SUV. QAA's notes are specific about how it works: it "installs flat onto existing hood handles," and you "must have factory hood handles for installation." In other words, this is an overlay for handles your truck already has. It does not replace a missing or broken handle, and it needs the factory handle underneath to mount on.
Check the handles before ordering
Go out and look at the hood. If both factory hood handles are present and in good shape, you're set. If one has been removed, replaced with an aftermarket piece, or is cracked, call us before you order, because the accent is cut to lay flat on the factory part. Compare what you see with the product photos to be sure the shape matches.
Material and finish
Both pieces are cut from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish, and made in the USA. The brightness comes from the steel itself rather than a plated coating. At 26 gauge the sheet is thin, which suits a piece that has to sit flat on a handle without changing how it feels in your hand.
Install
Both H2 hood handle accents mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA states the tape holds for a lifetime without harming the Hummer's surface.
Handles get touched constantly, so skin oils build up on them. Wash each handle, then wipe it with rubbing alcohol and let it dry completely. Hold one accent on its handle with the liner still in place and check that the edges line up. Peel, set it down, and press firmly across the whole face; repeat with the second piece. Then leave the hood closed for the rest of the day so the tape can bond without being pulled on. The Installation tab has notes on temperature and cure time.
Other hood trim for the H2
Several cross-listed parts also go on or near the hood, and it helps to know how the catalog describes each one. HV43006 is a ten-piece hood accent package noted "Hood Vent Cover, Lever and Handle." Because that note mentions a handle, compare its photos with this listing so you don't order the same coverage twice; the catalog does not say whether the two overlap. HV43004 is an eight-piece hood latch base accent, and HV43014 is a two-piece hood accent trim. Check each listing for its fitment and photos.
A small, quick upgrade
Two pieces and a clean surface are all this job takes, which makes it a good first stainless piece if you are thinking about dressing up more of the truck later. It also lets you see how polished stainless looks against your H2's paint before committing to a larger kit.
Questions about the H2 hood handle accents? Ring Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with HV43003; Specs shows the UPC and Fitment lists 2003-2009.
HV43003 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | HV43003 |
| UPC | 691821718450 |
| Part type | Hood Handle Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Installs flat onto existing hood handles; Must have factory hood handles for installation |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2003-2009 Hummer H2 |
Fitment: HV43003
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Hummer H2 | 2003-2009 | 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 2003-2009 Hummer H2
- HV43001: 8-piece Letter Insert Graphics
- HV43004: 8-piece Hood Latch Base Accent Trim
- HV43005: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- HV43006: 10-piece Hood Accent Package
- HV43007: 5-piece Front Bumper Trim
- HV43008: 6-piece Front Bumper Trim
- HV43009: 7-piece Front Bumper Trim
- HV43010: 1-piece Tailgate Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Hood Handle Accent Trim
- Unpack all 2 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: HV43003 Hood Handle Accent Trim
Does HV43003 replace a hood handle?
No. It installs flat onto the existing hood handles, and factory hood handles must be present.
Which vehicle does it fit?
The 2003-2009 Hummer H2 4-door SUV.
How many pieces are included?
Two, in polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel.
Does HV43006 include the same handle trim?
HV43006 is noted "Hood Vent Cover, Lever and Handle," but the catalog doesn't say whether it overlaps with this kit. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How does it attach?
With 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.
