Product Description
BMW 5 Series 2017-2023 Sedan Pillar Post Trim, Four Covers (PP17930)
PP17930 is a four-cover stainless pillar set for the BMW 5 Series 4-door sedan, listed for model years 2017 to 2023. On its sheet it has one companion, the six-cover PP17931, and no other 5 Series parts.
Seven model years on one row, all tagged 4-door and Sedan, is the whole of the fitment. If your 5 Series is a different body or falls outside those years, it isn't covered by this listing. Your records will confirm the year, and Quality Automotive Trims can answer anything else at 877-752-3811; give them PP17930.
So how do you choose between four and six? Not from the text, because both listings stop at the piece count: no notes, no widths, no names for the pillars. The photos are the thing to study. Bring up both galleries, and look for any cover outline in one that's missing from the other. Those are the differences, and only you can say whether they matter on your car. If these four shapes cover what you want, this set at $67.99 is the simpler install. Whichever way you go, buy just the one set; compare the galleries first.
What arrives is four pieces of 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished, made in the USA. Because they aren't plated, the shine can't wear through to something duller underneath. Mounting is 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, laid directly over the existing surface, which means no drill and no removed trim.
A pillar cover, if you haven't fitted one before, is simply a thin stainless shape that lies over the face of an upright pillar beside the side glass. It changes the look, not the structure, and it goes on with tape rather than tools.
On the day
The Installation tab sets the tape's temperature range and cure time, so check it against the forecast. A dry, mild day in the shade suits it best.
Unbox and count four covers, comparing each with its picture. If anything is damaged or missing, phone before you start rather than partway through.
Cleaning is where most of the result comes from. Wash the pillar areas that will take covers using a mild car soap, rinse, and dry completely. Follow with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth, and give it a moment to evaporate. Polish, wax and ceramic coatings all need to come off those spots, since tape can't bond through them.
The 5 Series gallery shows where the four covers belong. Keeping liners on, hold each cover to its pillar and confirm the edges follow the outline, then frame it with short strips of painter's tape. When every cover has a marked spot, peel the first, set it down on its marks, and press firmly from one end to the other and along both edges. The next cover follows immediately, so the set stays even.
Step back and check the line from a few paces. If a cover won't lie flat at any point, leave the liner on and call 877-752-3811. Once the tape has cured, regular washing with car soap and a soft mitt is all it needs.
PP17930 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP17930 |
| UPC | 691821319091 |
| 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 | 2017-2023 BMW 5 Series |
Fitment: PP17930
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | 2017-2023 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2017-2023 BMW 5 Series
- PP17931: 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: PP17930 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP17930 fit?
The 2017-2023 BMW 5 Series, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Four polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel covers. PP17931 has 6.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Does it fit other 5 Series body styles?
Only the 4-door Sedan is listed.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
