What is this part?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by MattFL, Sep 28, 2025.

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  1. ChapmanF

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    Yeah, my 2010 didn't come with an air compressor, not even of any kind, and I had tried the small portable kind before and been frustrated. Hence

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    with the capacity to air up tires easily, or operate small tools. (Or larger tools, with breaks to rebuild pressure.)
     
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    To close the loop, it was indeed the part that fits over the 12V battery. Thanks everyone for the replies!


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    #22 MattFL, Oct 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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    perfect!
     
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  4. ChapmanF

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    I wonder why they changed from the 2010 one-piece thing to this version with the separate carpeted piece over top. Could those little recesses in the top of this part be made to hold some kind of accessory thingies?
     
    #24 ChapmanF, Oct 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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    Same for the 2012+ v, which has a structural foam plank atop the battery area, without a PVC supporting structure.
     
    #25 Air_Boss, Oct 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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    Funny—what 2010 has is pretty much the carpeted plank with the supporting structure, just as a single part.
     
    #26 ChapmanF, Oct 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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