Product Description
PP22931: Six-Piece Pillar Trim for the 1997-2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan
PP22931 is six polished stainless pillar covers for the 1997-2003 BMW 5 Series 4-door sedan, made in the USA and listed at $67.99. It shares its detailed fitment with the four-piece PP22930, the only other 5 Series pillar set on the sheet.
Read the model tags. The row is BMW 5 Series, 1997-2003, 4-door, Sedan, but it's narrowed by three tags: "1997-2000 = 528i", "2001-2003 = 525i and 530i" and "1997-2003 = 540i". In plain terms, the 528i is listed for the earlier years, the 525i and 530i for the later years, and the 540i for the full span. A sedan that matches one of those pairings is on the listing; a combination that isn't shown is not. Compare the year and model on your badge or paperwork, and if they don't match, ring Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP22931.
Understand the coverage. The listing doesn't name the pillars the six covers go on, and there's no note or width. The four-piece listing gives no more. So compare galleries: find the shapes that appear only in these photos, then match all six to panels on your car. If each has a home, this is the set. If not, ask first.
Pick one. The two sets are alternatives. If another 5 Series set appeals too, compare photos or call before ordering both.
The steel. 26 gauge 304 stainless, polished. Its brightness is the metal itself, not a coating, so it can't flake, and ordinary washing keeps it that way.
The tape. Each of the six covers for the 528i, 525i, 530i or 540i mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the posts as they stand, with no drilling and no BMW trim removed. Temperatures and cure time are on the Installation tab.
The surface. The tape bonds to the pillar's current finish. If it has gone chalky, crazed or loose over the years, repair it first. A firm, smooth surface just needs cleaning.
The pre-order check. With the model and year confirmed, stand beside the car with the photos open. Match the six shapes and look at each pillar's finish. If something doesn't line up, phone before you buy.
The day. Choose dry, calm weather and a shaded spot. Gather mild car soap, isopropyl alcohol, plenty of lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a pencil, plus a helper if you can.
The steps. Unpack the six covers and compare each with the photos, calling if anything looks wrong. Wash and dry the 5 Series pillars, then wipe them with alcohol until a fresh cloth comes away clean. Dry-fit each cover with its liner on, outline it with painter's tape, and pencil its spot on the liner. Then fit one cover at a time, pressing firmly along its full length and every edge before moving to the next.
The fallback. Should a cover refuse to lie flat, ring 877-752-3811 before removing its liner.
The upkeep. Once cured, the 5 Series covers need only a car-soap wash and a soft towel to dry.
PP22931 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP22931 |
| UPC | 691821336654 |
| 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 | 1997-2003 BMW 5 Series |
Fitment: PP22931
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | 1997-2003 | 4-door, Sedan, 1997-2000 = 528i, 2001-2003 = 525i and 530i, 1997-2003 = 540i |
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 1997-2003 BMW 5 Series
- PP22930: 4-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 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: PP22931 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP22931 fit?
The 1997-2003 BMW 5 Series 4-door Sedan: 528i for 1997-2000, 525i & 530i for 2001-2003, and 540i for 1997-2003.
Does it fit a 1997 530i?
The listing names the 530i for 2001-2003 only. Call 877-752-3811 to check.
How many covers?
Six. PP22930 has 4.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
