I researched the entire internet and chatgbt about instructions to remove the passenger side skirt of a Prius gen5 and nothing. I think I am the first one for the gen5 Prius that needs the side skirt removed. What had happened was I hit a plastic cone on the freeway and it took out a good chunk of paint or even some plastic from the side skirt and I like to get it removed and have a body shop sand and repaint it. Right now its hard to drive around with this mistake of mine. Any help with this is greatly appreciated as next time Ill drive with more awareness even if I'm dead tire coming back from work.
Problem with your search is that it's known as a "rocker panel" not a "side skirt." I just googled 2023 Toyota Prius rocker panel and got a Genuine OEM part in the $300 range. Rocker Panel Guard Part Number: 7586047901 Supersession(s): 75860-47901 Molding. Rocker. Rocker Panel Guard. Panel Guard. plate. Cover. Finish. MOULDING Assembly, RockE. Splash Guard. Weatherstrip. Fits PRIUS (2023 - 2024) I'm not certain of specifics of Gen 5 Prius, but in general these are not a nuts and bolts part, but something that a body shop welds into place, though some vehicles have rocker panel covers/trim. If I were you I'd watch some you tube videos on DIY bondo jobs and fix this yourself on the cheap rather than paying someone who will massively overcharge you because it's such a new car.
PS: This graphic seems to indicate that this is a nuts and bolts replacements, which is surprising to me: https://parts.conicellitoyotaofconshohocken.com/oem-parts/toyota-2023-2024-toyota-rocker-molding-7585047915?origin=pla&srsltid=AfmBOoqpKsZYlXFMH3F4it56yu6cjJ9stwm7Jc68BfdG-y7lm4oH6NZU85I
I think the PITA will be that the front a rear quarter panels might need to be moved to get the rocker panel off. Then lining everything up correctly after reinstalling.
Yep... Bondo might seem tragic for such a new car, but one thing that's nice about working on white cars is it's super easy to have matching paint from a $6 spray paint can. If it were my car an hour of labor not counting drying time and it will look as good as new. Way cheaper than replacing the rocker panel, which probably is not sold with paint, only primer.
On the Gen4, there are small bolts on each end in the wheel wells, two screws in the door thresholds (very important), and several plastic pop out type rivets underneath that are out of sight and very hard to pop out even with a trim tool. Remove the 2 door screws last and it falls down/off. hope this helps
