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Help me identify 2010 Prius lower rear bar.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by ShaunJon, Sep 25, 2012.

  1. ShaunJon

    ShaunJon New Member

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    Can someone please tell me what this bar is inside of a yellow circle or the part number? My wife back into a tree stump and causing her Prius to make a rattling noise.

    Photo's courtesy of SuperchargedMR2

    Thanks,
    Shaun
     
    #1 ShaunJon, Sep 25, 2012
  2. Mike500

    Mike500 Senior Member

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    That's a cross bar to protect the plastic gas tank from being damaged by backing into a low object just like you mentioned. It is fastened by two M8 bolts to two captive welded in nuts instide the frame rails. Two additional M8 bolts going into two M8 closed end "acorn" nuts hold clips that route the two parking brake cables.

    Check for loose or broken bolts, nuts or fasteners. That is the most likely cause of the rattle.

    The bar is much cheaper to replace than a damaged gas tank.
     
    #2 Mike500, Sep 25, 2012
  3. ShaunJon

    ShaunJon New Member

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    Thank you for replying Rude person's.

    Where can I get a replacement bar or do you know the part number?

    Thanks,
    Shaun
     
    #3 ShaunJon, Sep 25, 2012
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    Hey Irv, another idea for an improved accessory, eh? ;)
     
    #4 spiderman, Sep 25, 2012
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