Product Description
PP16541: Six-Piece Stainless Pillar Covers for the 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima
Six polished covers for the pillars of a 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima 4-door sedan. PP16541 is the larger of the two Maxima pillar sets, and it shares a sheet with two window trim packages that change how you should plan an order.
Does a window package already cover the pillars? One does. WP16540, a ten-piece package, is noted "Includes Upper Trim and Pillar Posts." If you're getting it, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 before buying both. The four-piece WP16541 is the opposite: "Includes Upper Trim only, NO Pillar Posts." That's the package to consider if you want upper trim and a separate pillar set. Neither listing says which pillar set lines up with it, so compare the photos or ask.
Six pieces or four? The other Maxima pillar set, PP16540, has four. Both listings are silent beyond the count: no notes, no width and no list of which posts each set covers. Open the two galleries and look for the outlines that appear only in one. Before choosing, open the four-piece Maxima listing as well.
Will it fit my Maxima? The row is Nissan Maxima 2016-2023, 4-door, Sedan. Maximas from 2016 through 2023 are on the row for these six covers. For anything outside that row, phone 877-752-3811 with PP16541.
What's it made of? 304 stainless steel in a 26 gauge sheet, polished, made in the USA. There's no plating, so the bright face can't flake off.
How is it fitted? With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No holes, no removing trim. The Installation tab covers the temperature range and cure time.
What should I check on arrival? Count six covers and compare each with the listing photos. Keep them flat with backings on until you're ready, and call before you start if anything is bent or missing.
What else is listed for this Maxima? A one-piece gas door cover trim, GC16540, and a two-piece rear window trim, RW16540.
How should I prepare? Wash and rinse the pillar areas, then dry them fully. Wipe each with rubbing alcohol on a clean microfibre and let it flash off. Wax, polish or a ceramic layer under the tape will weaken it, so remove them where the covers go. Pick a dry day and a spot out of strong sun.
What's the best order? Lay the six covers out and compare them with the photos. Test each one against the car with its backing on, look along both edges, and mark the spot with painter's tape. If WP16541 is going on as well, try its pieces in place at the same time so you can see how everything sits together before any backing comes off. Once the layout is settled, peel and press one cover at a time with firm pressure along the length and both edges.
What if a piece won't line up? Keep the backing on and ring 877-752-3811. It's much simpler to sort out before the tape touches the car.
PP16541 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP16541 |
| UPC | 691821736553 |
| 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 | 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima |
Fitment: PP16541
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima | 2016-2023 | 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 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima
- PP16540: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- WP16540: 10-piece Window Trim Package
- WP16541: 4-piece Window Trim Package
- GC16540: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- RW16540: 2-piece Rear Window 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: PP16541 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP16541 fit?
The 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima, 4-door Sedan.
Do I need this if I buy WP16540?
WP16540 already includes pillar posts, so the two may double up. Call 877-752-3811 first.
Which window package has no pillar posts?
WP16541. Its note says "Includes Upper Trim only, NO Pillar Posts."
How many covers are in PP16541?
Six polished 304 stainless steel covers. PP16540 has 4.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
