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How do you stop a Mouse from getting into the 'cabin filter' area

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ski.dive, Mar 10, 2023.

  1. ski.dive

    ski.dive Active Member

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    I went to change the cabin filter today and found 'mouse droppings' in the cabin filter.
     
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    1/4” galvanized steel mesh (readily available at hardware stores) over the cabin air intake, typically secured with a few sheet metal screws. You need to take off the wipers, windshield trim and metal cowl for access.

    Maybe Toyota should do this at the factory; why not, it’s virtually necessity.
     
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    I don't know @ski.dive . . . how do you stop a mouse from getting into the 'cabin filter' area?
     
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    cyberpriusII Prodigyplace says I'm Super Kris

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    The mousey thing has been covered pretty well, mostly by myself, I think. The day I found the engine air filter box completely packed with Cheerios was a highlight -- still don't know where they got the Cheerios. Patrick Wong posted the complete guide on how to exclude them, IIRC. I followed those directions. Of course, I guess, Cheerios are a pretty effective filter.