Product Description
BMW 5 Series 1997-2003 Pillar Post Trim, Four Pieces (PP22930)
PP22930 is a four-piece set of polished stainless pillar covers for the 1997-2003 BMW 5 Series 4-door sedan, listed at $56.99. Unlike most pillar listings, this one spells out which models it applies to in each year, so it's worth reading the fitment line slowly. A six-piece version, PP22931, carries the same fitment.
The model breakdown
The fitment row is BMW 5 Series, 1997-2003, 4-door, Sedan, with three model tags attached:
- 1997-2000 = 528i
- 2001-2003 = 525i and 530i
- 1997-2003 = 540i
Read together, that means the listing names the 528i for its earlier years, the 525i and 530i for the later years, and the 540i across the whole span. If your car is a sedan matching one of those model and year pairings, it's on the listing. If it's a model or year combination that isn't shown, or it isn't the 4-door sedan, this set isn't listed for it. Your records show the year; the model badge or paperwork shows the model. When in doubt, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and quote PP22930.
Four or six?
Neither 5 Series listing has a note, a width or a list of pillars, so the count is the only stated difference. Compare this gallery with the six-piece gallery, look for the shapes that appear only in the larger set, and decide whether you want those in stainless. Four is the quicker job. Pick one set; call 877-752-3811 before combining.
Build and mounting
The covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished, made in the USA. There's no plating to peel. They attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, with no drilling and no trim removal. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time.
Because the tape bonds to the current finish, inspect each pillar first. A finish that's chalky, cracked or lifting after years of sun needs repair before fitting. A smooth, firm one just needs cleaning.
Before you order
Once the model and year check out, open the photos on your phone and stand beside the car. Find a home for each of the four shapes and run a hand over each pillar to feel the finish. If anything raises a question, call before buying rather than after; it's far simpler to sort out while nothing has shipped.
A note on what pillar trim is: the pillars are the upright panels around the side windows, and each cover is a thin stainless shape that lies on one of them.
Fitting
On a dry, calm day in the shade, check the four covers against the photos and call if one is bent or missing. Wash and dry the pillars, then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth stays clean. Check the covers against the photos, dry-fit each with its liner on, and outline it with painter's tape. Peel and press one at a time with firm strokes along the length and edges.
Should a 5 Series cover refuse to lie flat, keep its liner on and phone 877-752-3811. After the cure time, the BMW's four covers need only ordinary car soap and a soft towel.
PP22930 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP22930 |
| UPC | 691821602636 |
| 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 | 1997-2003 BMW 5 Series |
Fitment: PP22930
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | 1997-2003 | 4-door, Sedan, 1997-2000 = 528i, 2001-2003 = 525i and 530i, 1997-2003 = 540i |
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 1997-2003 BMW 5 Series
- PP22931: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
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: PP22930 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP22930 fit?
The 1997-2003 BMW 5 Series 4-door Sedan: 528i for 1997-2000, 525i & 530i for 2001-2003, and 540i for 1997-2003.
Does it fit a 2001 528i?
The listing names the 528i for 1997-2000 only. Call 877-752-3811 to check other combinations.
How many covers?
Four. PP22931 has 6.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. Compare the photos.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
