Product Description
Mazda CX-3 2016-2020 Eight-Piece Pillar Trim with Front Triangle (PP16772)
PP16772 is the CX-3 pillar set with a note: "Includes front triangle." Eight polished stainless covers for the 2016-2020 Mazda CX-3 4-door SUV, and the largest of three sets listed for it.
What the note tells you
The four-piece PP16770 and six-piece PP16771 have no notes, so neither mentions a front triangle. This set does, which makes it the one to pick if you want that piece. The listing doesn't give the triangle's size or say exactly where it goes, and the other seven covers aren't named either. Check the gallery: the triangle should be easy to pick out, and comparing this set's photos with the six-piece ones shows which outlines appear here and not there. Eight covers is the biggest CX-3 set; check its photos, and call 877-752-3811 to confirm it covers what you want.
Fitment
| Vehicle | Years | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-3 | 2016-2020 | 4-door, SUV |
That's the whole list. Anything outside it is a question for Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811; quote PP16772.
Material and mounting
Each cover is 26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished finish, made in the USA. They attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. You won't need a drill, and no trim has to come off. The Installation tab lists the temperature range and how long the tape takes to cure.
Placing a triangle piece
Small shaped pieces like a triangle need the most care, because there's less tape and less room to adjust. Dry-fit it with the liner on and check that every edge sits within the area it's meant to cover. Mark the corners with small strips of painter's tape. When you press it on, work from the centre out to the points so no air gets trapped, and hold pressure a little longer than you would on a long cover.
When the box arrives
Count eight covers and find the triangle first, so you know which shape it is. Compare every piece with the photos, keep them flat with liners on, and call before installing if anything is bent or missing. It's much easier to sort out a question before any tape is exposed.
Before you start
Wash the pillar areas with car shampoo, rinse and dry fully. Wipe each with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth and let it evaporate. Remove wax, sealant or ceramic coating where tape will sit. Pick a dry day and a spot out of hard sun.
The other seven covers
Lay all eight out, set the triangle aside, and match the rest to the photos. Map each with its liner on and mark its place with painter's tape. Then peel and press them one at a time, firmly along the length and both edges. Finish with the triangle once its neighbours are in place. For the CX-3, the kit holds eight polished stainless pieces.
Questions
No other CX-3 trim is listed on this sheet. If a cover won't settle or you can't place the triangle, keep the liner on and call 877-752-3811.
PP16772 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP16772 |
| UPC | 691821645169 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Includes front triangle |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2020 Mazda CX-3 |
Fitment: PP16772
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-3 | 2016-2020 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2016-2020 Mazda CX-3
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 8 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: PP16772 Pillar Post Trim
Does PP16772 include a front triangle?
Yes. The note says "Includes front triangle."
What does it fit?
The 2016-2020 Mazda CX-3, 4-door SUV.
Do the smaller CX-3 sets include the triangle?
Their listings don't mention it.
How many pieces?
Eight polished 304 stainless steel covers.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
