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Help! '08 Prius - what is this part called?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by tarapup, Aug 13, 2011.

  1. tarapup

    tarapup Junior Member

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    On my recent road trip (photo of car w rack, box, and bike on roof in mountains coming...) I managed to hit the front underside of my 2008 Prius against something, knocking a plastic guard/plate loose. It is a rectangular piece of plastic that is secured to the very bottom of the car, directly behind the front bumper. It is secured by 5 bolts across the front (I did not see bolts in the back, but it is possible that there are some and i just don't see them). As best I can guesstimate, it seems to be about 7" wide by about 4' long.

    When I hit whatever it was, one of the bolts on the corner came loose and dropped, and the plastic piece chipped; hence the necessity for a new piece and a new bolt.

    I want to buy a new piece and just put it on myself and avoid the expense of going to a shop, but first I need to know what the name and/or part number is of the piece I am looking for, as well as the bolt. Even an illustration somewhere of the pieces underneath the 2008 Prius would help....Thanks for any help or guidance you can give! :confused:
     
  2. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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  3. tarapup

    tarapup Junior Member

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    Thank you! I have the part on order. :)