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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Rickame, Nov 25, 2017.

  1. Rickame

    Rickame Junior Member

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    Hi. I need to replace driver's side fender on my 2006 Prius. I see a nice thread that answers most questions.
    But would like to confirm that you do need to remove the headlight to remove the fender. Also I see there are replacement fenders with and without the emblem mounting holes. I found a good fender at a salvage yard without the emblem, but does it matter (is one from earlier years vs later) even though mine has the emblem.
    Thanks for any details...would be great if I could also find a video but no luck. The details and link to picture here is good: Fender Replacement DYI (help ?) | PriusChat
     
    #1 Rickame, Nov 25, 2017
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    I'm going off memory here but I believe there's quite a bit to remove.

    1.. Bumper
    2 headlights
    3. Fender
    4. Wheel well covers (mainly clips)

    I can't remember if the front door needs to come off for easy access
     
    #2 JC91006, Nov 25, 2017
  3. Rickame

    Rickame Junior Member

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    thanks...door doesn't need to come of...thank goodness...I am wondering about some item that may have broken off, looks like it has wires coming from it and I do have one loose plug in that location...wonder if its essential:) You can see the item in two of P-Cars photos, img_0724 and img_0719. I may aske in another tech topic too. See:
    https://priuschat.com/attachments/img_0719-jpg.23198/
    Thanks for any help.
     
    #3 Rickame, Dec 3, 2017
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    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    I'm just curious, is it just scuffed, a little damaged, or really torn up. I'm always a fan of letting our bodyshop pull things out, fill, sand and paint. They do it very seamlessly, "blend" the paint so there's no obvious transition.

    It seems to me bolting-on a fresh fender, there's inevitably going to be a color transition, just due to different paint batches, the different condition your car and the replacement fender have been in. Or is that not a priority? Where do you source your replacement fender; is it salvage, pre-painted? Or new, and do they just come primed?
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Dec 3, 2017
  5. Rickame

    Rickame Junior Member

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    got a nice salvage fender for $75, and black so not that worried about color change...much cheaper than a body shop...It was dented pretty good. Any idea what the part I can't identify is...see:
    https://priuschat.com/attachments/img_0719-jpg.23198/
    Thanks for any help.
     
    #5 Rickame, Dec 3, 2017
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