Product Description
Mercedes E Class Sedan 2003-2009 Pillar Post Trim, Four Pieces (PP23060)
PP23060 is a four-piece set of polished stainless pillar covers for the 2003-2009 Mercedes E Class, tagged 4-door Sedan, at $56.99. Before you order, there's one point that's easy to miss: the catalog also carries E Class pillar sets for the wagon, and their titles look almost the same as this one. The title of this set doesn't say "Sedan". The body tag on the fitment row does.
Sedan, not wagon
The row reads Mercedes E Class, 2003-2009, 4-door, Sedan. So this set and the six-piece PP23061 are listed for the sedan. The wagon sets carry a 4-door Wagon tag and a slightly different year range. If you own the wagon, this isn't the listing for you. If you're not sure which you have, check your records, and if anything is unclear, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and quote PP23060.
Four or six
The two sedan listings don't describe their covers. No notes, no widths, no pillar names. Compare this gallery with the six-piece gallery, find the shapes that appear only there, and decide whether you'd like those areas in stainless. If not, four covers is the shorter job. The four E Class covers appear in the gallery; ring us to confirm.
Material and mounting
The covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished, made in the USA. Stainless needs no plating, so there's nothing on the surface to peel. They attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. Nothing is drilled, and the E Class keeps all its trim.
The tape bonds to the finish already on the pillars, so check it first. A surface that's gone chalky, crazed or lifting with age needs repair before fitting. Smooth, firm finish just needs cleaning. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time.
What pillar trim is
Pillar post trim is a set of thin covers that sit over the vertical posts between the windows. On the E Class sedan, the posts frame the side glass, and bright covers there stand out against the paint. They're purely cosmetic and change nothing structural.
Fitting
On 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 pillars, then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth stays clean. Match the covers to the photos, hold each in place with its liner on, and outline it with painter's tape when the edges sit right. Peel, place and press one at a time with firm strokes along the length and both edges, comparing each with the last.
Should an E-Class cover not lie flat, leave its liner in place and call 877-752-3811. Once cured, the four covers need only ordinary car soap and a soft towel.
Before buying, it also helps to stand beside the car with the photos open and make sure each of the four shapes has a clear place.
PP23060 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP23060 |
| UPC | 691821353095 |
| 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 | 2003-2009 Mercedes E Class |
Fitment: PP23060
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E Class | 2003-2009 | 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 2003-2009 Mercedes E Class
- PP23061: 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: PP23060 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP23060 fit?
The 2003-2009 Mercedes E Class, 4-door Sedan.
Does it fit the E Class wagon?
No. It's tagged 4-door Sedan. The wagon has its own sets tagged 4-door Wagon.
How many covers?
Four. PP23061 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.
