Product Description
PP23116 Toyota Matrix Hatchback Pillar Trim, 2003-2008, Four Polished Covers
PP23116 brings four polished stainless pillar covers to the 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix. The listing tags it 4-door Hatchback, prices it at $56.99, and notes it's made in the USA. There are no linked sibling sets, so this four-piece count is the one choice for the Matrix on this page.
Fitment
A single row: Toyota Matrix, 2003-2008, 4-door, Hatchback. That spans six model years. If your records show a year inside that span, the car is in the listed range. If it doesn't, or if you have any doubt, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP23116 before ordering.
What the covers are
These are cosmetic covers for the posts between the side windows. They're cut from 26 gauge 304 stainless steel and polished. The listing doesn't name which posts the four are shaped for, and it has no width or notes. Use the gallery: study the four shapes, then walk around the Matrix and find where each one goes. If a shape doesn't obviously match a post, phone first.
Why stainless steel
Type 304 stainless resists corrosion and holds its polish without any plating. The finish is the steel all the way through, so a light scuff doesn't expose a different metal, and there's no coating to bubble or peel. Washing is the only upkeep.
Mounting
The covers attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. No drilling. None of the Matrix's trim has to come off. The Installation tab lists the tape's temperature range and its cure time; work within both.
Look at the surface first
The tape bonds to whatever finish is on the posts now. Check each one in daylight. Dull, chalky areas, fine cracking and any edge that's starting to lift should be repaired before fitting, because tape can't hold well to a failing finish. Run a clean finger along the post; if it comes away dusty, that's a sign to fix the surface first. A smooth, firm finish needs only a thorough clean.
Fitting
On a dry, calm day in the shade, check all four covers against the photos and call if one is bent or missing. Wash and dry the posts, then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol, repeating until a fresh lint-free cloth stays clean. Compare the Matrix covers with the gallery before peeling. Hold each in place with the liner still on, adjust until the edges sit evenly, and outline it with painter's tape. Then peel, place and press firmly along the full length and both edges. Fit the next cover straight after, so the two can be compared.
If any cover won't lie flat, keep the liner on and phone 877-752-3811. After the cure time, wash with ordinary car soap and dry with a soft towel.
Time
Set aside an unhurried session. Cleaning and marking take longer than pressing the covers on, and a helper makes the dry fit easier by holding covers and checking the line from a step back.
PP23116 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP23116 |
| UPC | 691821580828 |
| 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 | 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix |
Fitment: PP23116
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Matrix | 2003-2008 | 4-door, Hatchback |
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.
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: PP23116 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP23116 fit?
The 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix, 4-door Hatchback.
How many covers are included?
Four.
Which pillars do they cover?
The listing doesn't say. Check 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.
Are there other counts?
No sibling sets are linked to this listing.
