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Removing the back plastic cover from the inside hatch door??

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Rick M, Nov 14, 2006.

  1. Rick M

    Rick M New Member

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    I need to replace one of the bulbs over the rear license plate. In order to access where the bulb is, the instruction manual simply says "Remove the cover". I have looked, all over the rear cover and can find nothing to pry/unscrew/yank/rip off with brute force. How do you remove the rear cover?

    Thanks in advance
     
    #1 Rick M, Nov 14, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rick M @ Nov 14 2006, 03:54 PM) [snapback]349154[/snapback]</div>
    Wear gloves (the edges are sharp) and yank it out. It's held by several clips.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Nov 15, 2006
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    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Nov 14 2006, 10:35 PM) [snapback]349352[/snapback]</div>
    The risk here is in breaking the clip holders. A combo of prying with the proper tool, and yanking is the answer. When I finally got mine off, I cut all the sharp edges off with a utility knife. Then I lubricated the plastic clips before reinstalling. WAY easier to get off now. That first time is a real b!tch.
     
    #4 darelldd, Nov 15, 2006
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    Thanks all for the responses.
     
    #5 Rick M, Nov 15, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rick M @ Nov 15 2006, 10:00 PM) [snapback]349871[/snapback]</div>
    Make sure you remove all the retaining clips from the holes in the metal hatch, where they probably stayed, and put them on to the tabs of the plastic trim before you try to reinstall the trim pieces. Otherwise, you will most likely push the retaining clips inside the hatch, where accessing them will require considerable luck and much cussing.
     
    #6 Marlin, Nov 15, 2006
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