Product Description
PP13721 Six-Piece Pillar Covers for the 2013-2016 CX-5
PP13721 is the middle option of three pillar post sets for the Mazda CX-5, 2013-2016. It's six covers in polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA. The fitment row, tagged 4-door and SUV, matches the title, so there's nothing to reconcile on fit beyond your model year.
Six pieces, and what that does and doesn't tell you. The other two sets on the sheet are PP13720 with four pieces and PP13722 with eight. Only PP13722 carries a note, "Includes Front Triangle piece," which means this six-piece listing makes no promise of a triangle piece. Beyond that, none of the listings names its pillars. A higher count doesn't automatically mean the same covers plus a couple more, so look at the shapes in each set's photos and pick the single set that covers the posts you care about. Pick one listing, and compare galleries before ordering a second.
The no-drill part. Every cover attaches with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. You won't drill, and no trim comes off the CX-5. Phone 877-752-3811 if anything about CX-5 fitment is unclear.
What polished 304 brings. It's stainless all the way through, with no plated skin to lift or flake, so a light scuff during handling won't expose a different color underneath. The 26 gauge sheet keeps each cover slim on the pillar while holding its shape.
A good prep routine. Start with a hand wash using a gentle shampoo, then rinse and let the pillars dry completely. Go over each one with rubbing alcohol on a clean, lint-free cloth, and wait for it to evaporate. If the CX-5 has been waxed, sealed or coated, take that off where the tape will sit; tape bonds to whatever is on top.
Mapping six covers. Spread the covers on a soft towel and match them to the photos. Begin at a front post: hold each cover in place with the backing on, sight down its edges until it hugs the post, then mark each end with a strip of painter's tape. Pencil the location on the backing. Map every cover before peeling anything. The CX-5's six covers are polished stainless steel.
Pressing them home. Peel one backing, set the cover between its marks, and press firmly from one end to the other, then along both edges. Move to the next cover. Look at the car from several paces back after every two covers. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time.
Conditions and help. A dry day, shade or a garage, and if possible a second person to judge level. A step stool makes the tops of the pillars easier to reach, so you can press them as firmly as the lower ends.
Fit and arrival. CX-5, 2013-2016, 4-door. On delivery, count six covers against the photos. If anything doesn't match, leave the backing on and call 877-752-3811 with PP13721. Care afterward is just mild soap and a soft cloth.
PP13721 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP13721 |
| UPC | 691821525379 |
| 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 | 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 |
Fitment: PP13721
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | 2013-2016 | 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 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5
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: PP13721 Pillar Post Trim
Which CX-5 years does PP13721 fit?
2013-2016, tagged 4-door and SUV.
Does the six-piece set include a triangle piece?
Its listing doesn't say so. PP13722's note names a Front Triangle piece.
How do I choose between PP13720, PP13721 and PP13722?
Four, six or eight pieces. None names its pillars, so compare the photos and buy one.
Will I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
What if a cover doesn't line up?
Keep the backing on, try another pillar, and call 877-752-3811 if it still doesn't fit.
