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Is my car missing a door ??

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Angry Elf, Jan 4, 2013.

  1. Angry Elf

    Angry Elf Junior Member

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    Hi guys yesterday I want under my 2011 for the first time . Successfully installed an engine block heater ! when I was under there I noticed an opening in the plastic that covers bottom of the motor compartment It was under what looks like the transmission on the driver side of the car . I was working through the access door to the oil filter of course . My question is Is there supposed to be two doors under the car and one just is not been replaced ?
     
    #1 Angry Elf, Jan 4, 2013
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    The bottom cover may fit other Toyotas, mine didn't have the door either.
     
    #2 El Dobro, Jan 4, 2013
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    I also noticed that opening as well and wondered the same when I was under the car doing my DRL mod.
     
    #3 xliderider, Jan 4, 2013
  4. Angry Elf

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    Thanks I guess I won't Worry about it .
     
    #4 Angry Elf, Jan 4, 2013
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    There's a gap in our's too. I think it's to make the drain and fill transaxle bolts semi-accessable, and/or to check appearance of CV boot. That said, I just the whole panel off, for oil and/or transaxle fluid change. There's some variation in the fasteners, mainly a couple in vicinity of the oil flap are more heavy duty. The rest are more-or-less interchangable. I think there's some minor differences, but I got mine muddled, early on, LOL.
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Jan 9, 2013
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