Trying to put together the left front fender after an accident

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  1. Noelle369

    Noelle369 New Member

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    I ordered a new fender and headlamp assembly. I can't get it to fit back together. I am a female electrician and not a mechanic and thought I would try to fix the car myself. The headlamp assembly is supposed to slide in on the bottom but a part of the body it in the way and the cross support doesn't reach on the topside. Can anyone help? Am I missing a part? I even bought a new side retainer.
     

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    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    A longer shot would help showing the front end. If the bumper cover is on you have to partially remove it. The Prius v has a different headlight assembly than the more common hatchback.
     
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    Is it possible that substructure was damaged in whatever caused you to make the fender replacement?
     
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    The entire bumper is removed. I did find out about the headlamp assembly being different. I had to order it twice to get the correct one. ): Thank you.
     
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