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Right Rear Rocker Panel; Loose? Bad Fit?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by RobertO, Mar 23, 2004.

  1. RobertO

    RobertO New Member

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    Taking it in this Friday.

    This is the side panel from the rear of the back wheel well to the bumper/taillight.

    All the seams between metal and plastic panels are really tight except this one that is showing a little smile towards the right taillight assembly.

    Connector? Clip/Screw? Damn thing is warping?

    do not know.

    Anyone else see this on a panel joint?

    I'll report back when they've "fixed" it, tell you what caused it.


    Bob
     
    #1 RobertO, Mar 23, 2004
  2. seasalsa

    seasalsa Active Member

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    Bob,
    That is part of the bumper, must just be a loose fastner. I discovered just how massive the rear bumper is when I installed my mud flaps.

    I enjoyed our first Prius meeting the other night. Lets do it again soon.
     
    #2 seasalsa, Mar 23, 2004
  3. ericst

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    Interesting... I may have something similar. Along the horizontal seam in that area, I've noticed a definite "bulge" that isn't supposed to be there. One side of the seam bulges out by approximately 2 mm relative to the other side. My car is brand-new, so I'll obviously have to have the local dealership take a look at it.

    I wonder if it could have been caused when they installed the rear spoilers (part of the pre-delivery prep)? I don't know if they have to do anything to the bumper assembly there.
     
    #3 ericst, Mar 25, 2004
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