Product Description
PP24396: Six Polished Pillar Covers for the 2000-2004 Volvo S40 and V40
Here's something to know before anything else. PP24396's title names the Volvo S40 and V40, and its fitment lists two matching rows, each for 2000-2004 and each tagged 4-door, Sedan. The set itself is six polished stainless pillar covers, $84.49, made in the USA. Its linked alternative is PP24395, a four-piece set with the same two rows.
If you drive an S40, the row and its Sedan tag line up. If you drive a V40, the rows list your model, but the Sedan tag on that row and a linked gas door cover listing (GC24395) tagged Sedan, Wagon leave a question worth settling. Look at the photos against your car and, if you're not sure, ring Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 with PP24396 before ordering.
The next choice is the count. Neither pillar listing names its pillars, and there are no widths or notes. Open the two galleries side by side and look for the shapes that only appear here. If you'd like those areas in stainless as well, six is the set for you. If not, the four-piece one is a shorter job. If the four-piece set appeals as well, compare the S40 & V40 galleries or phone us.
All six covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished. They're cosmetic, giving the posts between the side windows a bright steel face. The steel resists corrosion and has no plating, so there's no coating to flake, and ordinary washing keeps it looking right.
They mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. There's no drilling and none of the car's trim has to come off. The Installation tab sets out the tape's temperature range and cure time.
With cars of this age, the finish on the posts deserves a proper look. The tape grips whatever is there. A powdery or chalky surface, hairline cracks, a lifting edge or layers of old wax all get in the way. Repair the damage, strip the wax, and keep wiping with isopropyl alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth comes up clean. Only then is the post ready.
For the fitting itself, wait for a dry, calm day and work in the shade. As you unpack, compare each cover with the photos and call if any are bent or missing. Wash and dry the posts, then do the alcohol wipe. Set the six Volvo covers out in the order of the photos. Try each in place with its liner still on and frame it with painter's tape. Then fit them one at a time: peel, place, and press firmly along the full length and both edges. Step back after every two covers and compare the lines.
A cover that won't sit flat should keep its liner on while you phone 877-752-3811. After the cure time, a wash with car soap and a dry with a soft towel is all the care needed.
Plan an unhurried session, ideally with a helper. Marking six positions takes the most time. Before ordering, take the photos out to the car and check that every shape has an obvious home.
PP24396 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP24396 |
| UPC | 691821349524 |
| 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 | 2000-2004 Volvo S40 and 2000-2004 Volvo V40 |
Fitment: PP24396
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo S40 | 2000-2004 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Volvo V40 | 2000-2004 | 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 Volvo S40
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: PP24396 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP24396 fit?
The 2000-2004 Volvo S40 & V40, both rows tagged 4-door Sedan.
Does it fit the V40?
The V40 is listed in the rows. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
How many covers?
Six. PP24395 has 4.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Do I need to drill?
No. It uses 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
