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Hood lock displaced after bumper scratch

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Victorio Mo, Apr 23, 2023.

  1. Victorio Mo

    Victorio Mo Member

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    I have '16 Touring and while driving on long and winding road in California mountain I scratched bottom of front bumper, see some clips broken and fender liner displaced a bit.
    But then I see a big gap between hood and grill, looks like whole lock got misplaced.

    Anybody see that happened, very strange. I'm not sure if I just need adjust a lock or go to body shop to check something else.

    Thanks
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    #1 Victorio Mo, Apr 23, 2023
  2. kc5dlo

    kc5dlo Active Member

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    Sounds like one or more of the radiator core supports got damaged. I had a similar situation while on a trip. I have not repaired anything except re-fastening the bottom splash shield. The hood latch support connects to the bottom core support and the damage caused it to raise the hood latch position.
     
    #2 kc5dlo, May 13, 2023
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