1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

How Long Should it take to install the EBH

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by NYPrius1, Dec 29, 2007.

  1. NYPrius1

    NYPrius1 Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2007
    1,181
    125
    0
    Location:
    Middletown, NY
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    How Long Should it take to install the EBH Went to my Toyota Dealer with the EBH in hand. Asked to have it installed.
    First they recommended that I not install one. :mad:
    Than they said they have never installed one. :eek:
    Than they said leave the car overnight and they will install it.:cool:
    Should I be worried?? :confused:
    They charge 90.00 per hour labor. :eek:
    Thanks for any help!! :)
     
    #1 NYPrius1, Dec 29, 2007
  2. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2003
    19,891
    1,191
    9
    Location:
    Nixa, MO
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    15-30min in experienced hands.
    You're gonna get raped no matter what you do here if you let the dealer do it.
    It's worth buying some ramps, reading the posts here on how to do it yourself and getting up-close and personal with the underbelly of your car.
     
    #2 efusco, Dec 29, 2007
  3. JimboK

    JimboK One owner, low mileage

    Joined:
    May 1, 2006
    2,817
    187
    49
    Location:
    Chesterfield, VA
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    I agree with Evan. I was fortunate to have FireEngineer install mine (who has done 100 or so and has it down to 15-20 minutes), but if he hadn't been available I would have tackled the job myself -- and I have virtually no mechanical aptitude. There are more than enough threads and tips here to coach you through the process. This one in particular has pics.
     
    #3 JimboK, Dec 29, 2007
  4. Rangerdavid

    Rangerdavid Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2006
    1,362
    52
    0
    Location:
    Boone, North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Three Touring
    Yes, you may be better off doing it yourself than paying them to learn how. Like Jim said, Wayne did mine in less than 30 minutes, start to finish. Count on an hour or so. once you get the plug in, then you're just running and fishing the wire to the front grill.

    Good luck!!
     
    #4 Rangerdavid, Dec 29, 2007
  5. Gadgetdad

    Gadgetdad New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2007
    462
    53
    0
    Location:
    Modesto, California
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV
    You are lucky your dealer would take it on! My dealer said Toyota didn't make one and a "freeze plug" would have to be drilled out to install one. On second thought, maybe that's what your dealer wants to do :mad:

    It is a much more fulfilling and inexpensive thing to do what the above posts state.


    Lee
     
    #5 Gadgetdad, Dec 30, 2007
  6. NYPrius1

    NYPrius1 Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2007
    1,181
    125
    0
    Location:
    Middletown, NY
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Thanks For The Replies!!
    I had left the car at the dealer before getting them ( Replies )
    That was on Saturday. They called me and said they could not do it Saturday as they were too busy. Asked If I could leave it at dealer until Monday.
    I am waiting for their call. I will let you guys know the final result.
    EM
     
    #6 NYPrius1, Dec 31, 2007
  7. NYPrius1

    NYPrius1 Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2007
    1,181
    125
    0
    Location:
    Middletown, NY
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    EBH Installed

    Just got back from the dealer. The install went ok ( per dealer )
    They charged me for one hour labor.
    Will use it tomorrow and see.
     
    #7 NYPrius1, Dec 31, 2007
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)