Product Description
Volvo S40 / V40 2000-2004 Pillar Post Trim, Four Pieces (PP24395)
PP24395's title and fitment section both list the Volvo S40 and V40 for 2000-2004, and both rows are tagged 4-door, Sedan. The set is four polished stainless pillar covers at $56.99, made in the USA, with a six-piece alternative linked, PP24396.
S40 and V40 rows
Both rows carry the Sedan tag, including the V40 row, so if you drive a V40 it's worth confirming before you order. A linked gas door cover listing, GC24395, is tagged Sedan, Wagon, which makes the body question harder. A sensible step: check the photos against your car and call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811, quoting PP24395, if anything looks uncertain, and have your year to hand when you call.
Four or six
The two pillar listings name no pillars and give no widths or notes. Compare the galleries and pick out the shapes that only the six-piece set shows. If you don't want those areas in stainless, four is the shorter job. Check the six-piece S40 & V40 gallery before deciding, or call.
What pillar trim is
Pillar covers are cosmetic panels for the posts between the side windows. They give those posts a polished steel face without changing anything structural, and the Volvo keeps all its existing trim underneath. Fitting them is a surface job only.
Material
The covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished. Stainless resists corrosion and needs no plating, so there's nothing to flake off. A wash looks after the mirror polish QAA describes.
Mounting
Each cover attaches with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. No drilling and no trim removal. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time.
Older finishes
These cars now have some years behind them, and the tape bonds to whatever finish is on the posts. Look closely at each one. A chalky or powdery film, fine cracking, old wax buildup or a lifting edge should be dealt with first; repair damaged areas and clean off wax thoroughly. Keep wiping with isopropyl alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth comes away clean. A sound, smooth finish is then ready.
Fitting
Pick a dry, calm day in the shade. Unpack the four covers and compare each with the photos, calling if one is bent or missing. Wash and dry the posts and do the alcohol wipe. The S40 & V40 images show where each cover sits. Dry-fit each one with its liner on and outline it with painter's tape. Peel, place and press firmly along the length and both edges, then fit the next cover straight away so you can compare.
If an S40 or V40 cover won't settle flat, leave the liner in place and call 877-752-3811. Once cured, wash the Volvo's four covers with car soap and towel them dry.
Before ordering
Hold the gallery up beside your Volvo and confirm each of the four shapes has an obvious home. Volvo lists the S40 & V40 for 2000 through 2004. Then allow an unhurried session for the fitting.
PP24395 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP24395 |
| UPC | 691821627271 |
| 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 | 2000-2004 Volvo S40 and 2000-2004 Volvo V40 |
Fitment: PP24395
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo S40 | 2000-2004 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Volvo V40 | 2000-2004 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 Volvo S40
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: PP24395 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP24395 fit?
The 2000-2004 Volvo S40 & V40, both rows tagged 4-door Sedan.
Does it fit the V40?
The V40 is listed in the rows. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
How many covers?
Four. PP24396 has 6.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
