Product Description
Eight-Piece Stainless Hood Latch Base Accent for the 2003-2009 Hummer H2 (HV43004)
Eight polished stainless pieces for the hood latch bases of a Hummer H2: that is HV43004. QAA lists it for the H2 4-door SUV across model years 2003 through 2009, seven years on one fitment row, and catalogs it under the part type Hood Latch Base Accent Trim. The pieces are 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish and made in the USA.
Eight pieces, one area
The catalog gives the piece count but doesn't break down what each of the eight covers or how they are arranged around the latches. We won't guess at that. The product photos show the pieces in place, and they are the best way to see the layout before you buy. If anything about your hood looks different from the photos, call before ordering.
Getting ready
Stainless overlays bond best to a clean, dry, room-temperature surface. Latch areas see grime, so wash them well and follow with a wipe of rubbing alcohol. Let everything dry. Then sort the eight pieces on a towel and match each to its spot using the photos, with the liners still on. That dry run is the most useful step in the whole job, because it tells you the order to work in and shows any piece that needs a slightly different angle.
Mounting
HV43004 uses 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and installs directly over the existing surface. No drilling and no removing the latch hardware. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. Peel and place one piece at a time, press it firmly along its full outline, and move to the next. When all eight are on, go back over each piece with steady pressure. The Installation tab has more about temperature and cure time.
Related hood trim
The H2 sheet lists other parts for the same area. HV43003 is a two-piece hood handle accent noted "Installs flat onto existing hood handles," and HV43006 is a ten-piece hood accent package noted "Hood Vent Cover, Lever and Handle." There is also HV43014, a two-piece hood accent trim. The catalog doesn't say whether the package overlaps with this latch base kit, so compare photos if you plan to combine them, or call and we'll go over it with you.
Polished stainless, briefly
Grade 304 is a common stainless alloy for exterior trim, and 26 gauge describes the sheet thickness. The shine is the metal itself, with no plated layer on top. Care is simple: mild soap, water and a soft towel.
Checklist
Your SUV should be a 2003-2009 H2 4-door, which your records will confirm. You'll want good light, a helper if you like a second opinion on alignment, a clean towel for sorting, and the product photos open nearby. Count the eight pieces when the box arrives.
For questions, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and give part number HV43004. The UPC is on the Specs tab.
HV43004 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | HV43004 |
| UPC | 691821283316 |
| Part type | Hood Latch Base Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| 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 | 2003-2009 Hummer H2 |
Fitment: HV43004
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Hummer H2 | 2003-2009 | 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 2003-2009 Hummer H2
- HV43001: 8-piece Letter Insert Graphics
- HV43003: 2-piece Hood Handle 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 Latch Base Accent Trim
- Unpack all 8 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: HV43004 Hood Latch Base Accent Trim
What does HV43004 cover?
The hood latch base area of the 2003-2009 Hummer H2. The photos show how the eight pieces are arranged.
How many pieces are in the kit?
Eight, all polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel.
Do I need to remove the latches?
No. It installs directly over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
How well does the tape on the latch accents hold?
QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Does HV43006 include this trim?
The catalog doesn't say. HV43006 is noted "Hood Vent Cover, Lever and Handle." Compare photos or call 877-752-3811.
