Plastic Clips

OK sorry to revive an old post but I believe that is better than starting a new thread... The fasteners/clips securing the back seat trim panels on my 2012 C, like the ones you remove to clean the traction battery fan are a nightmare. I think I pulled them off correctly but they spread open so much I couldn't get them back in. I had to tie some string around them to close them up enough to fit in the holes. I searched and searched and can't confidently find the part numbers so I guess to get more, I have to go to the dealership and have them look it up. Or go to Home Depot (as I read in a previous post) and find something generic that might work. I actually spent a stupid amount of time getting the clips back in..

Update: OK I'm an idiot, I guess it's right in front of me 90467-08226

 

I just took these clips off to inspect my 12V battery.

These clips are designed to be reusable. Note that you push the center stem in to disengage the clip. It then pulls off easily by hand. To reinstall, remove the center stem, and then you can compress the 'arms' enough to get it back in. Then push the center stem back in until it clicks. *no tools should be necessary to remove or install the clips*

I thought I'd leave this info here because nearly every video I've seen has people using a clip puller to remove them....which will most likely damage the clips!

 

Between that and adding the quick-connect you mentioned, you’re square.

 

If you are looking for retainer push-rivets for the Under-Engine Splash Shield panels, it's probably 90467-07220. These fit my 2019 Prius Prime, and I think all versions of the Prius that use a 7mm diameter push-rivet to hold the splash shield can use this. The "grip length" of the rivet shank is about 7mm, and the total length of the shank is 13mm. The diameter of the head of the rivet is 20mm, head thickness is 4 mm. If you have an OEM rivet from your Prius, and it's dimensions are close to these, the 90467-07220 rivets will work. From a dealership, you'll pay about $1.5 each for them. Amazon has a couple of generic knock-offs of them in 20 and 25 packs for 50¢ each.

 

Check these out;

AUTOKAY 100pcs 7mm Fender Push Clips Retainer Plastic Rivet Fastener for Toyota Pontiac