Product Description
PP21181: Six-Piece Pillar Trim for the 2001-2005 Toyota RAV4
For the 2001-2005 Toyota RAV4 4-door SUV, PP21181 is the six-piece polished stainless pillar post set, priced at $84.49 and made in the USA. Its linked alternative is the four-piece PP21180.
Year check first. This listing covers 2001-2005, five model years, and nothing else. Other RAV4 model years aren't covered by this set. Check the year, and if it's outside this range, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP21181 before ordering.
Where the six covers go. The listing doesn't say. There's no note, no width and no list of pillars, and the four-piece listing is the same. Use the galleries instead. Find the outlines in these photos that don't appear in the four-piece set, then match all six shapes to your RAV4. If each has an obvious place, you've got the right count.
One set only. The two RAV4 sets are alternatives. Both Rav4 sets in one order isn't the plan; call us if you're considering it.
Before ordering. Open the photos on your phone, stand beside the RAV4 and check that each of the six shapes has an obvious place. If one doesn't, call first. It takes a couple of minutes and saves a return.
The material. 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished. Stainless doesn't need plating to shine, so there's no coating to flake, and it copes with rain, sun and washing.
The mounting. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No drilling, and none of the RAV4's trim is removed. The Installation tab has the tape's temperature range and cure time.
The surface underneath. The tape bonds to the finish already on the pillars. After years of sun, that finish can go chalky or begin to flake. Inspect each pillar and repair any damage before fitting. A firm, smooth finish just needs a thorough clean. Call if you'd like a second opinion.
What you'll need. Mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, plenty of lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a pencil, and a stable step stool if the upper edges are hard to see.
Prep. Work on a dry, still day in the shade. Lay out the six covers and compare each with the photos, calling if anything's bent or missing. Wash, rinse and dry the pillar faces, then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol, changing cloths until one stays clean. Let it evaporate.
Mark. With the liners on, hold each cover in place, settle it where the edges look right, and frame it with painter's tape. Pencil its position on the liner. Frame all six before peeling any.
Fix. Two at a time, peel a liner, place the cover in its frame and press with firm, even strokes along its length and both edges. Fit the next one, then step back and compare.
Stuck? If a cover won't lie flat, leave its liner on and phone 877-752-3811.
Care. Give the tape its full cure before the RAV4's first wash; after that, plain car soap, water and a soft drying towel keep the six covers bright.
PP21181 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP21181 |
| UPC | 691821642311 |
| 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 | 2001-2005 Toyota Rav4 |
Fitment: PP21181
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Rav4 | 2001-2005 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2001-2005 Toyota Rav4
- PP21180: 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: PP21181 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP21181 fit?
The 2001-2005 Toyota RAV4, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Six. PP21180 has 4.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Does it fit other RAV4 years?
Only 2001-2005 is listed.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
