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Missing Bolts?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by TonyPSchaefer, Oct 14, 2013.

  1. TonyPSchaefer

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    Priapus has picked up some rattles. It sounds like it's in the front-passenger area under the bumper. So I took a look. What I saw was that there are 2 or 3 pieces that look like they are held together by a bolt, now missing. So I rolled my creeper over to the driver's side and found that the exact same place was missing the exact same bolt.

    I've taken two pictures. Did I actually lose the same bolt on both sides of the car? I find that odd. Possible in the grand scheme of the universe, but odd.

    The screwdriver, of course, shows exactly where it looks like there should be bolts.

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    #1 TonyPSchaefer, Oct 14, 2013
  2. Patrick Wong

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    A black plastic fastener is supposed to fit into each hole, not a screw or bolt.
     
    #2 Patrick Wong, Oct 14, 2013
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    I may not be missing bolts, but I have a screw loose.

    I've never been bolted.
     
    #3 JimboPalmer, Oct 14, 2013
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    It's a 7mm push center clip plastic rivet. Toyota use 7mm on the Prius. 8mm is too large.
     
    #4 Mike500, Oct 14, 2013
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    the noise could be coming from that screw driver as it drags along the ground I would remove that first and see if it stops the noise

    sorry I couldn't resist
     
    #5 Stevie, Oct 14, 2013
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