Product Description
Six-Cover Pillar Post Trim for the Chevrolet Equinox & Pontiac Torrent 2005-2009 (PP45161)
PP45161 is a six-cover set of polished stainless pillar post trim. Two SUVs are on the record and in the title, the Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2009 and the Pontiac Torrent 2005-2009, and both rows are tagged 4-door, SUV. The covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless, made in the USA, and the set costs $84.49.
Who it fits. An Equinox or a Torrent, four-door SUV, from 2005 through 2009. Those are the only details either row gives. Check the make, model and year; if anything differs, call us before buying, and quote PP45161 when you ring.
Three pillar sets. The linked sets for the same two rows are PP45160 with four covers and PP45162 with eight; this one sits between them with six. No notes, post names or widths appear on any of them. To choose, number the six shapes in this gallery and find each one's post on your SUV, then look at the four- and eight-cover galleries the same way. Order the set that dresses the posts you want.
Ask us. Quality Automotive Trims is on 877-752-3811. Tell us PP45161, whether yours is the Chevrolet or the Pontiac, and the year, and we'll compare the three galleries with you.
What they do. Six styling covers for the posts beside the side glass. The doors, windows and weatherstrip aren't affected in any way. Being 304 stainless, the covers resist corrosion through their alloy; nothing is plated.
Mounting. No drill, no clips: each cover mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape on the paint or trim the post has now. Read the temperature range and cure time on the Installation tab before you plan the day.
Six clean posts. The tape takes hold of the outer finish, so that finish needs attention. Remove wax and polish. Mend any chalky, crazed or lifting paint. Wash with car soap, rinse, and let everything dry. Finally, wipe each post with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths, changing to fresh cloth until it comes away clean. Note any dents you find along the way.
What to gather. Car soap, a bucket, rubbing alcohol, a thick stack of lint-free cloths, painter's tape, and a pencil for writing post names. A friend who can watch from the side of the SUV is a bonus.
Fitting, one cover at a time. Work in shade, in dry, still air. Lay the six against the gallery and tell us about anything bent or missing. Label each on painter's tape with the post its photo shows. Keep the liner on, offer the cover to its post, and nudge it until the border is even. Tape round it. Peel the liner. Lower it into the taped outline and press firmly along the length and both edges. Compare it with its photo. Then the next.
A cover that stands proud. Leave its liner on and call 877-752-3811 rather than pressing harder. After the cure, the six wash with car soap and water and dry with a soft towel.
PP45161 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP45161 |
| UPC | 691821747412 |
| 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 | 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox and 2005-2009 Pontiac Torrent |
Fitment: PP45161
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2005-2009 | 4-door, SUV |
| Pontiac Torrent | 2005-2009 | 4-door, SUV |
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 Chevrolet Equinox
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: PP45161 Pillar Post Trim
Which SUVs does PP45161 fit?
The Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2009 and Pontiac Torrent 2005-2009, tagged 4-door, SUV.
What other pillar sets are there?
PP45160 (four covers) and PP45162 (eight covers) for the same rows.
Are post names listed?
No. Compare the gallery or call 877-752-3811.
Do I need to drill?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How do I wash them?
Car soap and water after the cure, then a soft towel.
