Product Description
Chevrolet Equinox & Pontiac Torrent 2005-2009 Pillar Post Trim, Four Covers (PP45160)
PP45160's title and record list two SUVs: the Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2009 and the Pontiac Torrent 2005-2009, both tagged 4-door, SUV. So Torrent owners are included just as Equinox owners are. The set is four polished stainless pillar covers for $67.99, made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless.
Both rows cover the same five model years and the same four-door SUV body. Check your records for the make, model and year. If your Chevy or Pontiac sits outside those details, the listing doesn't cover it, and we'd rather you call than guess.
Two larger pillar sets are linked for the same rows: PP45161 with six covers and PP45162 with eight. None of the three carries notes, post names or widths, so compare their galleries. Count the shapes in each and match them to your SUV's posts. If the four here dress the posts you care about, order this one; if you'd like more covered, look at the six- or eight-cover sets.
Quality Automotive Trims takes calls on 877-752-3811. Give us PP45160, whether you drive the Equinox or the Torrent, and the year, and we'll look at the galleries with you.
The four covers are styling trim. Each one sits over a post next to the side windows, and the doors, glass and seals keep working as they always have. Corrosion resistance comes from the 304 alloy rather than from a plated surface.
Fastening is by 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape alone. It bonds to the paint or trim the Chevy or Pontiac already has on each post, so no holes are drilled and nothing is taken apart. Read the temperature range and cure time on the Installation tab before choosing a day to fit them.
Since the tape holds onto the top coat, that coat has to be clean and firm. Strip wax and polish, and repair chalky, crazed or lifting paint before you begin. Wash with car soap, rinse, dry thoroughly, and wipe each post with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths, turning to a clean fold until nothing comes up. Look for dents or previous repairs at the same time.
Have car soap and a bucket, rubbing alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a pencil to hand. A friend standing a few steps back can tell you when each cover looks straight.
Park out of the sun on a dry, still day. Lay the four out against the gallery photos; a bent or missing cover is a reason to call us before starting. Take the first, keep its liner on, and try it on the post its photo shows, nudging it until the reveal is the same on every side. A frame of painter's tape marks the spot. Now peel the liner, settle the cover in the frame and press firmly along the full length and both edges. Look at it from a little distance and only then pick up the next.
If an Equinox or Torrent cover won't sit flush, leave its liner on and phone 877-752-3811. After the cure, wash the four with car soap and water and dry with a soft towel.
PP45160 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP45160 |
| UPC | 691821416080 |
| 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 | 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox and 2005-2009 Pontiac Torrent |
Fitment: PP45160
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2005-2009 | 4-door, SUV |
| Pontiac Torrent | 2005-2009 | 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 Chevrolet Equinox
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: PP45160 Pillar Post Trim
Which SUVs does PP45160 fit?
The Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2009 and Pontiac Torrent 2005-2009, both tagged 4-door, SUV.
Are there larger sets?
Yes. PP45161 has six covers and PP45162 has eight.
Which posts are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. Compare the gallery or call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling needed?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How do I clean them?
Car soap and water once cured, then a soft towel.
