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2012 Prius v battery vent cleaning

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by dioworld, Dec 21, 2012.

  1. dioworld

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    I just got my prius and i notice there's a vent under the rear seat for the battery,
    I have a big german shepherd and his fur is everywhere in the back. I'm a little worry eventually his fur with clog the fan, I'm wondering if the prius has a battery vent filter or is there anyway to install one.

    thx
     
    #1 dioworld, Dec 21, 2012
  2. jdenenberg

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    There is no filter and you do need to periodically clean out the vent/fan since you have a pet.

    JeffD
     
    #2 jdenenberg, Dec 21, 2012
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    Thanks, is there any instructions on how to clean it? where is the fan located ?
     
    #3 dioworld, Dec 22, 2012
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    #4 jdenenberg, Dec 22, 2012
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    I have some vacuum cleaner motor filter material. Soon after purchase I started reading about this problem, so cut and fitted a peice in behind the filter inlet. Periodically I check it's condition with a strong light. It's picked up a small amount of lint and a seed or two. I would think it reduces air flow slightly, but seems ok.
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Dec 22, 2012
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