Going Crazy... Can't remove front bumper/headlight assembly :(((

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Dare.Devin, Sep 11, 2015.

  1. Dare.Devin

    Dare.Devin Junior Member

    Joined:
    May 20, 2014
    2
    0
    0
    Location:
    Garden Grove, California
    Vehicle:
    2002 Prius
    Model:
    I
    Trying to loosen the front bumper so I can remove the headlight assembly to replace the inverter pump. I removed every bolt I could find but there's the one that's attaching the fender to the bumper, its too far in to reach. Can anyone please give me some tips or point me to how I can remove the headlight assembly or front bumper? I looked everywhere on google and couldn't find anything so I just went for it.
     
  2. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2013
    16,559
    8,452
    0
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    II
    There is only 1 bolt that's at the very top of the fender, flip the inner liner out of the way and unbolt. It's nearly at the fender 12 o'clock position
     
  3. Dare.Devin

    Dare.Devin Junior Member

    Joined:
    May 20, 2014
    2
    0
    0
    Location:
    Garden Grove, California
    Vehicle:
    2002 Prius
    Model:
    I
    GOT IT! DONE! Bada bing bada boom! Thanks JC!!
     
  4. 3prongpaul

    3prongpaul Hybrid Shop Owner, worked on 100's of Prius's

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2010
    954
    724
    1
    Location:
    Boulder Hybids, Boulder, CO
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    When doing the inverter pump unbolt it from the frame rail first, then move it around to unhook the electrical connection and the hose clamps. There should be marks on the hoses to orientate them up the correct way on the new pump. Once the clamps are on then put the pump in place and bolt it down. Bleed it. Drive the car 5 miles or so then bleed it again.