Product Description
Six-Piece Stainless Pillar Covers, 1997-2001 Toyota Camry Sedan (PP97131)
If you want the fuller of the two pillar kits QAA lists for the 1997-2001 Camry 4-door sedan, PP97131 is the one. Six covers, mirror-polished 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, mounting with 3M tape.
The quick comparison
PP97130 is the four-piece kit for the same Camry. This kit has two more covers. What the catalog does not tell us is where those two go: neither record has a coverage note. Look at the photos of both kits, and call if you would like a second opinion.
At a glance
- 1997-2001 Camry 4-door sedan
- Six covers for the pillar posts
- 26-gauge 304 stainless, finished to a mirror polish
- Made by QAA in the USA
- 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape holds it
- Fits over the pillars as they are
- UPC 691821486953
Round out the side
Two more QAA kits are linked to this sedan. DH97130 is eight door handle accent pieces, and TH97130 is an eight-piece rocker panel full kit that, per its note, spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door. Order them together or fit them later.
Watch the years
This record covers 1997 through 2001 only. Earlier Camry sedans have separate pillar kits, so confirm your year before checking out.
On the finish
The mirror look is polished into solid stainless rather than plated. There is no coating to fail, and the six pieces stay uniform.
On the adhesive
QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the vehicle surface. It does need clean, sound paint to bond to.
Prep the pillars
Wash and dry them, then remove wax with a residue-free wipe. Repair any flaking paint before installing.
Six-cover install
- Work on a mild, dry day in shade.
- Pair each cover with its pillar.
- Test each cover in place before its liner comes off.
- Peel, align to the door frame, press hard.
- Check every Camry cover as it goes on before starting the next.
- The Camry can be washed after a few days.
The Installation tab walks through every step.
First cover first
Spend the most time aligning the first Camry cover. It sets the line for the rest, so use the door edge and the corner of the glass as fixed references and check it from the front and rear of the car before pressing it down hard.
Handling
Keep the six pieces on a soft towel and touch them by the edges. Peel each liner only when its cover is ready.
Upkeep
Wash by hand in mild soap and dry with soft cloth; nothing abrasive.
What pillar posts are
The upright body sections that frame the side windows. Polished covers give them a bright outline while the original pillars stay untouched.
Before you order
Confirm the year and body style on your registration, look over the photos of both pillar kits, and decide whether you want the door handle and rocker kits now or later. Ordering together means everything arrives at once and can be installed in a single session.
Contact
Phone Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with SKU PP97131 and your Camry year.
PP97131 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP97131 |
| UPC | 691821486953 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| 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 | 1997-2001 Toyota Camry |
Fitment: PP97131
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 1997-2001 | 4-door, Sedan |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1997-2001 Toyota Camry
- DH97130: 8-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- PP97130: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH97130: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 6 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: PP97131 Pillar Post Trim
Does PP97131 fit my Camry?
It is listed for the 4-door Camry sedan, 1997 through 2001.
How many covers are included?
Six. The four-piece kit is PP97130.
Where do the two further covers go?
The catalog data does not say. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Is there matching trim?
DH97130 door handle accents and TH97130 rocker panels are listed for the same sedan.
What is it made of?
Mirror-polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
