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  1. DrPepperholik

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    I recently got my Prius back from being repaired from a minor accident. The damage was minor and only located around the driver’s side rear wheel. I don’t see any reason they needed to be inside the car from this repair but I found this random plastic piece in the back floor. IMG_1301.JPG IMG_1302.JPG

    Anyone recognize it?


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    part of the seatbelt trim or something?
     
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    That was my first thought too.

    Look at the pillar between front and rear doors. Is something near the upper seat belt attach point missing from one side?
     
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    ABS is not an indicator of the part just that it’s made with ABS plastic. That is to be expected for the fact this plastic needs to be able to withstand the heat in a car in the summer temps. I have a 3D printer so I know plastics.


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    I checked the seat belt attach point at the floors and both of them are the same. IMG_1305.JPG


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    I thought seat belts too, did you check the fronts?
     
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    The photo above is of the front seatbelt anchor point at the bottom. It’s not them, both sides are the same in the photo.


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    It’s the screw cover trim behind the inner door handles.
     
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    We have a winner! Anyone who's taken the door panels off should recognize that part immediately.
     
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    That was it! Thanks!


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