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Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Nivarna, Feb 13, 2022.

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  1. Nivarna

    Nivarna New Member

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    I have prius 4-door year 2016. Heard there are quite a lot of catalytic converter theft out there
    and plan to install a anti-theft bar onto the flooring.

    I took a pic of it but don't know the components enough to do the job. Afraid that
    might damage the car.

    Please help identify number 1, 2, 3 from the pic.

    I plan to install a so-called "reinforcement brace" across from the 2 nut (number 3) to the other side.
    Please advise. THANKS
    prius16.jpg
     
    #1 Nivarna, Feb 13, 2022
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    Also, is it safe to unscrew the nuts in 3 (from photo) without damaging anything ? thanks
     
    #2 Nivarna, Feb 13, 2022
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    alanclarkeau Senior Member

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    The theft isn't from Gen 4. Professional thieves anyway. It's the Gen 2 and 3.

    Gen 4, has 2 Cats - one is out of sight and almost engine-out. The other small one isn't worth stealing. Unless it's an opportunistic amateur - but I think in 5½ years of reading Prius Chat - there has been only ONE Gen 4 theft mentioned.

    I'd not worry.
     
    #3 alanclarkeau, Feb 14, 2022
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    thanks so much for the info
     
    #4 Nivarna, Feb 14, 2022
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