Product Description
Toyota Corolla 1998-2002 Pillar Post Trim, 4 Pieces (PP22112)
PP22112 is a set of four polished stainless pillar covers for the 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla 4-door sedan, priced at $56.99 and made in the USA. It's paired on the sheet with a six-piece set, PP22113.
First, make sure it's the right Corolla. The row reads Toyota Corolla, 1998-2002, 4-door, Sedan: five model years, one body. This set isn't listed for other Corolla years. Check your records, and if anything doesn't match, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP22112 before ordering.
Second, pick a count. Neither Corolla listing has a note, a width or a list of the pillars it covers. Both state only how many pieces are in the box. So compare the photos. Look at the four shapes here and the six in the other set, find the outlines that appear only in the larger one, and decide whether you'd like those areas in stainless. Four covers is the quicker install. For the Corolla, the sets are alternatives; phone 877-752-3811 before combining.
Third, check the surface. The covers attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, without drilling or removing trim. That means the tape is bonding to whatever finish is on your pillars. On a car of this age, look for areas that are chalky, cracked or peeling. Repair them before fitting. If the finish is firm and smooth, a deep clean is all that's needed.
The covers themselves are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished. Because there's no plating, the finish can't flake, and it keeps its shine with normal washing. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time.
A word 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 the face of one. Nothing underneath is altered; the result depends mostly on clean surfaces and patient placement.
Installing the four covers
Wait for a dry, still day and set up in the shade. You'll need mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, several lint-free cloths and a roll of painter's tape.
Count the four covers and compare each with the photos. If one is bent or missing, phone before going further.
Wash the pillar faces, rinse and dry them. Then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol. On an older finish, the first cloth often picks up a film of old wax; keep going with clean cloths until one stays white, and let the surface dry.
Before peeling anything, set the four Corolla covers out beside the product images. Hold each one up with the liner still on, adjust until both edges look right, and mark around it with painter's tape. Peel the liner, set the cover inside the marks and press with firm, steady strokes along its length and edges. Fit the next cover and compare the two, then finish with the last two.
If a Corolla cover refuses to lie flat, keep its liner on and phone 877-752-3811. Once the tape cures, the four covers need only ordinary car soap and a soft towel.
PP22112 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP22112 |
| UPC | 691821520718 |
| 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 | 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla |
Fitment: PP22112
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | 1998-2002 | 4-door, Sedan |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla
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: PP22112 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP22112 fit?
The 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Four. PP22113 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 chalky, cracked or peeling finish first.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
