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Plastic wrapping on front side windows?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by mediahound, Oct 8, 2013.

  1. mediahound

    mediahound Active Member

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    Almost all Gen III Priuses I've been in have this in the front small windows:

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    Does yours?

    What's the deal?
     
    #1 mediahound, Oct 8, 2013
  2. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Never noticed that until now
     
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    Looks like the shipping/assembly plastic was not removed. tsk tsk, lazy dealers! ;)
     
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    me too
     
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    I dont have it. Not sure if thats good or bad?
     
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    As a matter of fact I just noticed that today, then I see this post lol

    swyped from my Note II with Taptalk 4
     
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    Just to underline my comment above that it is "shipping plastic", I checked mine and there was a tiny bit left over when it was removed. I -suspect- it's there to prevent the window from being scratched when the dash or interior plastic is installed.
     
    #7 David Beale, Oct 10, 2013
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    Mine had the shipping plastic left completely intact on the right side. It was shaped to cover the white felt-like material around the window. When I yanked it off a small bit remained which was removed using tweezers.
     
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    Damn, I better check mine ;-)

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    #9 WE0H, Oct 10, 2013
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    No! Don't remove THAT! It keeps the battery from discharging when the car is off. ;) But if you notice any sounds before or after you remove it, when the car is running or not running, these sounds would be perfectly normal and no cause for concern. :D
     
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