Oh deer!

Taken from an earlier post by Paja. The manual depicts all the fasteners and which direction to push or pull. Good luck.




Use front parking radar installation guide (http://www.toyota-tech.eu/legacy/Toy...006DE3046B.pdf).
I removed the bumper some month ago for repair after the small collision with a curb-stone and it is pretty easy.

 

Sorry to hear about that. I have a couple of threads with links to the official Toyota bulletin on removing the bumper skin. I will look for them.

Mostly the skin is attached by press in dimples (for lack of a better word) around the headlight area. Otherwise bolts and plastic fasteners.

I think I would take it to the dealer for a look over myself.

 

Since it is a new car? I'd want to make sure there is no underlying body or frame damage. I'd take it to a reputable, established bodyshop for evaluation. It was an impact, so I'd have it checked out...

Less than 2 months into ownership of my latest new car, I was rear ended. The damage was slight...but I freaked out. I had the bumper repair done by the best bodyshop I could find...and I had the dealership put in on the rack and look for any possible damage.

It was probably reaction overkill...But? It's your "new" car...better safe than sorry.

It all comes down to your comfort level. In my case, it was an accident...other persons insurance paying....so I wanted things checked out to the max.

Good Luck.

Semi Related:

Prius seems to almost attract deers....??? Maybe my imagination but lot's of threads about Prius and Deer Impact....

 

just got my car back after 3 weeks with the auto body shop, the first time I hit a deer it sounded like your hit, I just popped everything back the best I could, but I got smacked good by another deer, driver side fender, front bumper, both lights and hood, I was so bummed out but it's all better now, $4500 worth of damage

 

Sorry to hear about your deer accident. Deer like to run/travel together. When you see one, be on the lookout for others waiting to follow it across the road.

 

I hit a deer a few months back. I was doing around 70 mph on the highway. Fortunately, it was small and I only hit its hindquarters on the right side of the front bumper. My damage was similar to what you are describing. The bumper was knocked loose, there was a small (2-3 inch) crack near the fog light, and the fog light was knocked out. I brought it to my dealership's body shop. Total damage came to around $1200. There was no damage found other than what was apparent.

However, I am still having problems with my parking assist sensor on the front right side (see other thread on this topic). So, make sure you document everything because hidden damage could crop up long after the initial repairs are done. Also, if you go through your insurance and pay your deductible, you should be covered for anything that is later discovered.

Good luck!

 

If it wasn't for the crack, this would have been a very inexpensive repair, so I think you're in luck.

 

Yeah, definitely let the dealer inspect and repair the vehicle. I'm certain your insurance would cover a portion if not all excluding your deductible.

I live in a highly wooded/pine area where deer are plentiful. I've learned that deer are creatures of habit, preferring to consistently use the same trail areas including road crossings. It's true that deer travel in small groups, so when you see one, be on the lookout for the others.

Since Prius run so quietly, especially if in electric mode, it makes sense to me that deer would not get an advance warning of a car coming down the road. In my sub, where the roads are winding, hilly and dark, the deer don't always see me coming, especially at night, though my headlights are on.

Happy Motoring,

Tom

 

A long time ago (about 30 years ago), I hit a deer, smack on the front bumper. Basically pushed my radiator back and crunched the engine hood. My point being that my insurance company said this is one of the few situations where I don't have to pay the deductible (hitting wild animals, I guess). Just wondering whether you had to pay the deductible.

Those of you who said they travel in bunches, that's exactly the situation I encountered. I was driving on the freeway (the 101 just North of Salinas, CA for those of you who know the area) in the middle of the night and swerved to miss one deer, only to head straight for 2 other deer. Then crunch. I don't know how many I actually hit.

Mike

 

the deer don't always see me coming, especially at night, though my headlights are on.
I've read deer are drawn to headlights, don't know if this is true. I believe I have avoided deer collisions by laying on the horn, I've seen them change direction when hitting the horn-which I improved in my 04.
This then makes me wonder why the horn is part of the air bag assembly, so no honking if collision is immanent.

 

Sorry to hear about your car vs. deer incident. Sounds like you were lucky to get minor damage...

Back when I had my Camry Hybrid, I hit a deer less than a mile from my house on my drive to work (going 55-60 mph). Same scenario as you - dodge one deer, and then its buddy jumps out about 3 seconds after the first one crossed the road. This was about 5 weeks after I got my car. I was SO MAD! About $4700 bill to insurance. Inverter radiator was punctured by pieces of my grill, engine radiator had a broken mount, new grill, bumper, hood, and headlight assembly needed (plus labor and paint).

Then about 18 months later, I hit another one! UGH. That bill was about $3500. No radiator damage this time, but another hood, bumper and headlight were needed. I will say that I think the paint work on the second fix was better than the first.

This was the point at which I decided that maybe hybrids are just quieter (even at 55 mph) than normal cars, or they just like to play chicken with me.

Now that I have a Prius - I am paranoid that I am due for another appointment with Bambi (or Bambi's parents)!

Good luck on your repairs.

 

$17K? And you didn't go through your insurance?