oops!

jm8201 · 04-06-2008, 03:44 PM

When attempting to put a new stereo in my 08 Prius today I screwed up very early on. When attempting to remove the left hand side panel that contains the air condition vent a few clips broke off. I have looked at several parts sites and found nothing even close as far as replacement parts for the dash goes. Anyone have any advice short of me going to my dealer parts guy and asking him? I am looking to replace the entire plate. You will notice on this pdf on page 3 example A. It shows a panel being removed. thats the panel I want. Any help we be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

http://www.metraonline.com/downloads...NST99-8213.pdf

prius729 · 04-06-2008, 03:52 PM

I've never bought replacement dash parts so can't help you there, but if the part is still in one piece maybe you can use velcro to secure it?

TheForce · 04-06-2008, 04:15 PM

Try Toyota Parts Cheap - Genuine OEM They seem to have just about every replacement part for the prius for a good price.

jm8201 · 04-07-2008, 10:31 AM

thanks guys! I will check that out

jm8201 · 04-07-2008, 06:44 PM

no such luck with that site. I think im going to pay a visit to the dealer tomorrow to see if the parts dept can help.

Dngrsone · 04-07-2008, 10:00 PM

Try calling a few local salvage yards... you never know, they might have a Prius.

hobbit · 04-08-2008, 01:34 AM

Interestingly, uh, *sparse* install guide PDF. No mention of
proper technique on pulling the panels to avoid breaking the
tabs.
.
I'll bet Steve at Autobeyours could dig up a couple of dash
parts for you, though...
.
_H*

ceric · 04-08-2008, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jm8201

When attempting to remove the left hand side panel that contains the air condition vent a few clips broke off.

It happens to people who temper with thier vehicles.... me included.
I sometimes use Gorilla Glue to clue the broken clips back together.
It is the strongest glue I know that works for plastic tabs, clips, etc. that
require very strong bonding.

Just in case, you can't find the replacement parts.

kohnen · 04-08-2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceric

It happens to people who temper with thier vehicles.... me included.

LOL! I'm not sure whether you meant to say "tamper" or not.

jm8201 · 04-08-2008, 05:23 PM

Much appreciated everybody. I will be sure to post some of the part numbers for the dash if I can find them. I will post my progress. I have put aftermarket stereos in several of my cars and never found a more difficult to dash to dissassemble. I did find a much better pdf for anyone looking to do any aftermarket stereo installs on their vehicles. It's fun to look at in general.

https://www.metrotpn.com/documents/P...XMradio3.2.pdf

04-06-2008, 03:44 PM	#1
jm8201 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southington, Ct Posts: 6 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	oops! When attempting to put a new stereo in my 08 Prius today I screwed up very early on. When attempting to remove the left hand side panel that contains the air condition vent a few clips broke off. I have looked at several parts sites and found nothing even close as far as replacement parts for the dash goes. Anyone have any advice short of me going to my dealer parts guy and asking him? I am looking to replace the entire plate. You will notice on this pdf on page 3 example A. It shows a panel being removed. thats the panel I want. Any help we be greatly appreciated. Thanks! http://www.metraonline.com/downloads...NST99-8213.pdf Last edited by jm8201; 04-06-2008 at 03:44 PM. Reason: forgot to include link to pdf

04-06-2008, 03:52 PM	#2
prius729 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hobbs, NM Posts: 120 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: oops! I've never bought replacement dash parts so can't help you there, but if the part is still in one piece maybe you can use velcro to secure it?

04-06-2008, 04:15 PM	#3
TheForce I Plug-In My Prius Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 2,734 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 157 Times in 116 Posts Friends: 22	Re: oops! Try Toyota Parts Cheap - Genuine OEM They seem to have just about every replacement part for the prius for a good price.

04-07-2008, 10:31 AM	#4
jm8201 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southington, Ct Posts: 6 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: oops! thanks guys! I will check that out

04-07-2008, 06:44 PM	#5
jm8201 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southington, Ct Posts: 6 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: oops! no such luck with that site. I think im going to pay a visit to the dealer tomorrow to see if the parts dept can help.

04-07-2008, 10:00 PM	#6
Dngrsone You really think so. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Centrally located far from everywhere Posts: 154 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: oops! Try calling a few local salvage yards... you never know, they might have a Prius.

04-08-2008, 01:34 AM	#7
hobbit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bahstahn Posts: 3,619 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 216 Times in 118 Posts Friends: 0	Re: oops! Interestingly, uh, sparse install guide PDF. No mention of proper technique on pulling the panels to avoid breaking the tabs. . I'll bet Steve at Autobeyours could dig up a couple of dash parts for you, though... . _H*

04-08-2008, 05:23 PM	#10
jm8201 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southington, Ct Posts: 6 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: oops! Much appreciated everybody. I will be sure to post some of the part numbers for the dash if I can find them. I will post my progress. I have put aftermarket stereos in several of my cars and never found a more difficult to dash to dissassemble. I did find a much better pdf for anyone looking to do any aftermarket stereo installs on their vehicles. It's fun to look at in general. https://www.metrotpn.com/documents/P...XMradio3.2.pdf