OEM vs Aftermarket Fender Liner, Passenge

I use the softer aftermarket units tend to not crack like the hi styrene factory . Make sure to get the meatal dog bone inserts for front lil air dams

 

I've installed both OEM and aftermarket and have noticed no significant difference other than price.

 

I replaced the front left fender liner in August 2024 with a generic one bought on Amazon for $28. It took a while to install correctly, but it has worked fine.

 

I found pulling those liners out (for cleaning behind), there's one fastener at the back, in the middle, that apparently impossible to remove without destroying. Fuzzy on the details, but you'll find it.

Also, there's metal bar with square head "bolts", clamping the arched wheel well portion's leading end to the flat bottom panel at the front. After a year or two those bolts become solid rust lumps, don't bother attempting to disassemble that joint.

 

I bought parts for the front left on Amazon. Linked below are the two parts I purchased.

Parts N Go Prius Front Fender Liner Left Driver Side LH Splash Guard 2010-2015 - TO1248158, 53876-47030, 53876-47070

Genuine Toyota 53852-47020 Wheel Opening Pad

I reused the fastener that were not broken and replaced the push type pins that were broken with these,
GOOACC 100PCS 6.5mm 7mm 9mm Compatible with Toyota Push Type Retainer 90467-10183,Engine Under Cover Push-Type Retainer for Lexus&Toyota Clips 90467-07201,for Toyota 52161-02020 Bonus Fastener Remover

 

I initially bought some cheap ones from Ebay and then noticed they did not match the OEM design. I tossed those and eventually found CAPA certified replacements from carparts.com. This is what I put in just yesterday. These are made in Taiwan and closely match the original parts. I bought stainless bolts and cap nuts to re-install the little aero dam on the bottom of the liner.

I also bought OEM push nuts and new screws. I found that using the original rusted screws doesn't work because the friction is too high and the plastic nuts will turn in circles instead of tightening down. There is a balance required for that system to work and it does best with fresh parts.

 

The "Wheel Opening Pad" part is located on the bottom in front of the wheel well. It sticks down and I believe it bridges between the fender liner and the plastic undercarriage piece. I took a picture of the left front of my 2011 Prius to show you the location.

Just compare the left and right sides of your car to determine what parts are missing from your right side.

 

Here is another picture from a different angle.