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Fixed the rear spoiler wobble

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by yunebug, Jul 5, 2016.

  1. yunebug

    yunebug Gas Guzzler

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    After nearly 8 1/2 years of opening and closing the rear hatch, the spoiler developed a bit of a wobble and a rattle on the passenger side. After reading about it a bunch on here, I ordered the parts and got down to it.

    Left side rivet is still intact:
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    Center clip is still good:
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    Right side rivet's plastic is broken, causing the loose spoiler:
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    Part needed is 76879-48010:
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    And a rivet gun:
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    Take a power drill and a drill bit and drill out the broken rivet until a hole remains. Stick the new rivet in place and give the rivet gun a few squeezes and POP!

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    I ordered the center clip, too - why not.
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    Put the spoiler back on and carefully push the three clips into place. Connect the center brake light and tighten for bolts, and finished.

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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    nice write up and pix, thank you!(y)