Product Description
Suzuki XL-7 2007-2009 Pillar Post Covers, Set of Four: PP28870
Suzuki's XL-7 from 2007-2009 is the only vehicle on PP28870's fitment record, tagged 4-door, SUV. The set is four polished covers in 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, and it costs $67.99.
Three model years is a narrow window, so the year check matters more than usual. Any XL-7 from 2007, 2008 or 2009 takes the four-piece set. An XL-7 outside 2007-2009 isn't covered by this listing; if that describes yours, phone Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP28870 rather than guess. Prepping the XL-7's posts is explained step by step on the Installation tab.
The XL-7 has three pillar listings in all. Alongside this four-piece set sit PP28871 with six covers and PP28872 with eight. All three are silent on which pillars they cover and how wide the pieces are, so your eyes will have to decide. Pull up each gallery beside the SUV and picture the shapes on your posts. Four covers is the least expensive of the three routes. Choose one listing.
No part of the vehicle's operation changes. After fitting, the covers lie over the posts between the side windows as bright steel faces, and the glass, seals and doors behave exactly as before. Grade 304 keeps corrosion at bay through its own chemistry, so there's no plated surface to flake.
Each piece is held by 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, applied directly over the existing surface. Drilling isn't needed, and no trim comes off. The Installation tab sets out temperature range and cure time.
The XL-7 in this range is no longer new, so its posts deserve a careful once-over. Look for a slick layer of wax, a dull chalky bloom, small cracks, and any edge beginning to lift; each will rob the tape of grip, so address it. Afterwards, wash, dry completely, and wipe each post with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.
Unbox the four covers and compare them with the gallery images. If one is bent or missing, call before going any further. Line every XL-7 cover up against the listing images. Dry-fit each with its liner attached, frame it in painter's tape, then view the SUV from front and rear to confirm the covers are even. Peel a single liner, seat the cover in its frame, and press firmly along the length and both edges. Repeat for each.
A cover that won't sit flush should keep its liner while you call 877-752-3811. Choose a dry, mild day without harsh sun or wind, so dust doesn't settle on the cleaned posts. Keep a step stool nearby if the upper edges are hard to see from the ground, and keep the XL-7 out of rain until the cure time has passed.
Before checking out, open this gallery on your phone beside the vehicle and point to a post for each shape. Anything uncertain is worth a quick call first. Have the model year and the part number handy, and mention whether you were also weighing the six-piece or eight-piece listing, so the comparison can be made in one go.
PP28870 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP28870 |
| UPC | 691821468935 |
| 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 | 2007-2009 Suzuki XL-7 |
Fitment: PP28870
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki XL-7 | 2007-2009 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2007-2009 Suzuki XL-7
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: PP28870 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP28870 fit?
The 2007-2009 Suzuki XL-7, listed as 4-door, SUV.
How many covers?
Four. PP28871 has 6 & PP28872 has 8; compare the photos & order one.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. Check the gallery or call 877-752-3811.
What material is it?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Do I need to drill?
No. It attaches with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
