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2024 Prius Problems continue

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by Chi_weezy, Jul 7, 2024.

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I don't think there's any real securing points at the front - it's a protruding piece. But as it flips up it has to flip from convex to concave because of the curve of the fasteners at the back, so it's got to buckle somewhere, I think.

On the sticky stuff, there's no evidence in the pics that the tape has given up.

Looking at the first picture - I hadn't really paid attention to it - it looks like the inner grill has broken. So it's not just the bar coming loose, but I guess given enough weakness somewhere, other parts properly fastened can get torn off.
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Designers were likely relying on the curve of the piece to provide the strength to help keep it place.

This is the OP's second Prius, it might have the updated part. Looks like those side clips were just pulled out when the bar flipped to concave. Perhaps the heat softened the plastic they anchored too, or weaken the tension of the clips. Being left off to begin with is another possibility.

#21 Trollbait, Jul 15, 2024 at 4:53 PM

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