Product Description
Stainless Molding Inserts for the Tacoma Access Cab, 5' Bed, 2016-2023 (MI16173)
If you drive a 2016 to 2023 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab with the 5' bed, MI16173 is the stainless molding insert kit listed for your truck. It's the smallest of the Access Cab options at four pieces, each strip 1.5 inches wide, cut from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished finish and made in the USA.
The row is tagged 4-door pickup, Access Cab, 5' Bed, and covers all eight model years from 2016 through 2023.
Don't mix up the bed lengths
The Access Cab has two kits in the catalog, and the only listed difference is the bed and the piece count. MI16172 is for the Access Cab with the 6' bed and has 6 pieces. MI16173, this page, is for the 5' bed and has 4. The Double Cab has its own pair, MI16174 and MI16175. Check your bed length before ordering; if you're not sure, measure it or call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
Mounting, without drilling
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape holds the strips, and they go directly over the existing surface. Nothing is drilled. Tacoma prep is on the Installation tab for MI16173. The record also doesn't describe where the four strips go; the photos show the layout.
Matching rocker kit
For the same configuration, the sheet links TH16173, a 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit tagged Access Cab 5' Bed. Its note says it spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door, and its width is listed as a range, 8-8.375 inches, so check its photos before ordering. PP16172, a 4-piece Pillar Post Trim, is the Access Cab pillar kit on this sheet.
Tacoma parts for any cab
Some linked parts aren't tagged by cab at all: RT16175, a 1-piece Tailgate Accent Trim, 2 inches by 56.625 inches; and SGR16175, 6-piece "TACOMA" Tailgate Letter Inserts, noted as stainless letters. RW16175, the Sliding Rear Window Trim Accents, requires a non-power sliding rear window and lists the SR5, TRD Pro, TRD Sport and TRD OffRoad. Each has its own page.
Working on the moldings
Repair any cracks or loose sections on the existing moldings, then clean them with soap and water, dry, and wipe with rubbing alcohol to strip wax.
Sort the four strips using the photos and label the liners. Dry-fit each strip with its liner still on, aligning it with the molding edges, and mark the ends with painter's tape. Then peel the liner, set the strip on the marks and press firmly from one end to the other. Check the line from a few steps back after each piece.
The Installation tab has the complete steps and the temperature range for the tape. Pick a dry, mild day and keep the truck out of rain and the first wash for a while.
Care
Wash polished stainless with mild soap and water, and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads and steel wool.
Questions about MI16173? Call 877-752-3811.
MI16173 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | MI16173 |
| UPC | 691821332397 |
| Part type | Body Molding Insert Trim Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1.5" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma |
Fitment: MI16173
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma | 2016-2023 | 4-door, Pickup Truck, Access Cab, 5' Bed |
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 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma
- PP16175: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP16172: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RT16175: 1-piece Tailgate Accent Trim
- SGR16175: 6-piece "TACOMA" Tailgate Letter Inserts
- RW16175: 2-piece Sliding Rear Window Trim Accents
- TH16172: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH16173: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH16174: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- 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: MI16173 Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
Which Tacoma does MI16173 fit?
The 2016-2023 Tacoma 4-door pickup, Access Cab with the 5' bed.
What if my Access Cab has the 6' bed?
Look at MI16172, the 6-piece kit for that bed.
How wide are the strips?
1.5 inches.
How many pieces?
Four.
How does it mount?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface, no drilling.
