What is this dangling behind grill air intake?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by HappyDad701, Apr 2, 2026 at 9:13 PM.

  1. HappyDad701

    HappyDad701 Junior Member

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    And how can I secure it?
    Thanks a bunch,
    Richard
     
    #1 HappyDad701, Apr 2, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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    Air director duct on each side of rad. Open hood stand on bumper tape a pic
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Apr 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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    Outside temperature sensor /
    It clips in with the right side of it a little bit further down /
     
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    I thought it was talking about the thing inside the grill that piece of plastic. Whoops.
     
    #4 Tombukt2, Apr 3, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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