Replacing HV battery with OEM, received in this condition. Anything to worry about?

I bought an OEM battery today. The details on the outside packaging, and the sticker on the battery, match

However, the plastic around the cables were missing, and no documentation was in the box. I looked at videos online and those OEM boxes had the plastic protections, and some replacement plastic parts that were missing in the one I received.

Anything I should worry about? The packaging suggests it may have been opened, but the stickers and such suggest the battery is otherwise fine. This is in SoCal.

Curious how you received your OEM replacement HV batteries.

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Thank you for replying, here is a screenshot from a video I was watching. The new OEM batteries have the connections wrapped in plastic. They also come with spare plastic mounts/fasteners taped to the assembly. Mine had neither.

I am *slightly* concerned the OEM package I received from the dealer may have been either opened in the past, or tampered with? But since the stickers match up, I am at least not concerned that it's an old or fraudulent battery.

 

Thank you for your response:

- $2588 + tax + 1350 refundable core deposit

- yes existing battery is OEM, car was bought new and this is the first battery change

- per the parts manager I will be getting it as soon as I return it, but I will come back to this thread to update you.

I just now replaced the battery. It went well. When I turned on the car (brake pedal + button), it was full of error lights, then I did it again (brake pedal+button) and the error lights went away. I wanted to share that in case you encounter it, it was a surprise.

 

I don't necessarily want a different one, and I certainly don't care about the plastic, more so what it may suggest. Not seeing the packaging makes me concerned it was opened at some point between the distributor and my purchase. Like opening a new cell phone to not find the plastic film on the screen, or plastic wrap in a new appliance. I am only asking for others experience in buying a new OEM battery.

I am asking Priuschat for customer experience, obviously I can call the dealership.

I realize you are being sarcastic by referring to the stealership but the parts department was very professional and the price was surprisingly fair considering my location, and not much more than refurbished batteries. I had a very positive experience at this department. I suggest anyone who is looking to replace their battery to keep an open mind and compare local prices, even at dealerships, they may find a fair price and weigh whether OEM or refurbished works for them.

I've installed the battery and, so far, it is running well and Dr Prius app reports no issues (yet)

 

Some dealers near me also quoted $3000+, I had to drive a bit out of the way to obtain this price (which apparently is list MSRP). No dealer was selling or entertaining selling it for less, perhaps because I live in SoCal where every other car is a Prius.

 

I appreciate your kind words! It was a nice experience. I'm thankful I had the time, tools, and health (100+ pound) to remove and install.

So far so good, car is running well, not running the engine as often as it did in the past, and Dr Prius battery test has positive results. Fingers crossed it keeps going.