Product Description
Suzuki XL-7 2002-2006 Pillar Post Trim, 4 Pieces (PP22870)
PP22870 is a four-piece set of polished stainless pillar covers for the 2002-2006 Suzuki XL-7 4-door SUV, priced at $67.99. A six-piece XL-7 set, PP22871, is linked as the alternative.
Fitment. Suzuki XL-7, 2002-2006, 4-door, SUV. Five model years on one row. If your XL-7's year is outside it, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP22870 before ordering.
What's in the box. Four covers of 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished, made in the USA. The listing doesn't name the pillars they go on, and there's no note or width. The six-piece listing is equally short.
Choosing. Compare the two galleries. Any shape the six-piece photos show that this one doesn't is the practical difference. If you'd like stainless there too, the larger set fits the bill; otherwise four covers keeps things simple. The XL-7 also has a six-piece set; compare galleries, or ring 877-752-3811.
Checking the shapes. Before you buy, open the photos on your phone beside the XL-7 and find a home for each of the four. If one doesn't fit anywhere obvious, phone first.
What pillar trim is. The pillars are the upright panels around the side windows. Each cover is a thin stainless shape lying on a post's face, giving the XL-7 a polished finish with nothing beneath changed.
Time needed. An unhurried session. Cleaning and marking take most of it, and the pressing is quick once each position has a taped outline. Don't rush the marking.
Finish. Stainless is bright without plating, so there's no coating to flake, and ordinary washing keeps it looking right.
Mounting. Each XL-7 cover goes onto the Suzuki's existing posts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Nothing is drilled or removed, and the Installation tab lists temperatures and cure time.
The surface beneath. The tape bonds to the pillar's existing finish. After years in the sun, that can become chalky, crack or lift at the edges. Check each pillar and get any damage repaired first. A smooth, firm surface just needs a careful clean.
Getting set up. Choose a dry, calm day in the shade. You'll need mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, several lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a stable step stool if the upper edges are hard to see from the ground.
The fitting. Check the covers against the photos as you unpack, calling if one is bent or missing. Wash, rinse and dry the pillars, then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol until a fresh cloth stays clean. The XL-7 images show each cover's place. Dry-fit each with its liner on and outline it with painter's tape. Peel and press one at a time with firm, even strokes along the length and edges, comparing each with the one before.
If it won't sit. Keep the liner on and phone 877-752-3811 rather than pressing harder.
Aftercare. Once the cure time has passed, wash with ordinary car soap and dry with a soft towel. QAA lists the steel as polished to a mirror shine.
PP22870 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP22870 |
| UPC | 691821318094 |
| 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 | 2002-2006 Suzuki XL-7 |
Fitment: PP22870
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki XL-7 | 2002-2006 | 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 2002-2006 Suzuki XL-7
- PP22871: 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: PP22870 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP22870 fit?
The 2002-2006 Suzuki XL-7, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Four. PP22871 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 smooth, firm surface. Repair chalky or lifting finish first.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
