Product Description
Toyota 4Runner 1996-2002 Pillar Post Trim, Four Pieces (PP22177)
PP22177 is a set of four polished stainless pillar covers for the 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner 4-door SUV, made in the USA and priced at $56.99. The sheet links a six-piece 4Runner set, PP22178, as the alternative.
Seven model years share this one row: Toyota 4Runner, 1996-2002, 4-door, SUV. Nothing outside that range is listed here, so it's worth taking a second to check your records. If the year or body doesn't match, Quality Automotive Trims can help at 877-752-3811; mention PP22177.
When it comes to choosing between four and six, the listings won't help much. Neither has notes, widths or the names of the pillars covered. The count is the only stated difference. The product photos, though, show every shape, so that's where the decision gets made. Look at this gallery, then the six-piece one, and find the outlines that are only in the larger set. If you can live without them, four covers is a shorter afternoon. If you want them, go for six. Compare both 4Runner galleries, or talk it through on 877-752-3811.
The covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished. Stainless doesn't rely on a plated layer for its shine, which means there's nothing to blister or wear through. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, so the 4Runner isn't drilled and none of its trim is removed.
The tape's grip depends on the finish beneath it. After years of sun, the surface of a pillar can go powdery, crack, or lift at the edges. Run a hand over each pillar before you order. Anything loose or flaking needs repair first. A firm, smooth surface only needs cleaning. If you'd like a second opinion, call the number above.
Before you start, open the Installation tab for the tape's temperature range and cure time, and plan the job for a dry, calm day with some shade. You'll need mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, a good stack of lint-free cloths, painter's tape and, if the upper edges are hard to see from the ground, a stable step stool.
Unpack the four covers onto a towel and check each one against the photos. A bent or missing piece is a call to make straight away. Then wash the pillars, rinse and dry them, and wipe each with isopropyl alcohol. If the cloth comes away grey, swap to a fresh one and keep going until it stays clean. Let the alcohol dry off.
Place the 4Runner covers by the gallery. Hold each in place with its liner still on, move it until the edges sit naturally, and mark around it with painter's tape. Peel the liner, lay the cover inside the marks and press with firm, even strokes from end to end and along both edges. Fit the next cover straight after, compare the two, and then do the last two.
If a cover won't lie flat, keep the liner on and phone 877-752-3811 instead of forcing it. After the cure time, ordinary car soap and a soft towel are all the care the steel needs.
PP22177 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP22177 |
| UPC | 691821569137 |
| Part type | Pillar Post 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: PP22177
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 1996-2002 | 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 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner
- DH22178: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- GC22178: 1-piece Gas Door Cover 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: Pillar Post 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: PP22177 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP22177 fit?
The 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Four. PP22178 has 6.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Will tape hold on an older finish?
On a firm, clean surface. Repair powdery, cracked or lifting finish first.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
