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Drivers side kick panel, fastener cover?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Priusmeus, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. Priusmeus

    Priusmeus New Member

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    New 2008. On the Drivers side front kick panel (left of parking brake), I can see a recessed but clearly visible threaded fastener. It looks like perhaps this is supposed to have a plastic cap covering the fastener.

    Can anyone confirm if there is supposed to be a plastic cap over this or if it is normal for the recessed fastener to be exposed?

    Thank you
     
    #1 Priusmeus, Mar 5, 2008
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    Mine is exposed and came that way. I noticed it when I first got the car.
    Guess it is normal.
     
    #2 seasalsa, Mar 5, 2008
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Nope, it's exposed :(
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Mar 6, 2008
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    Normal.
    Mine also has a screw stud sticking out from that kick panel as well.

    This screw seems to be bolted outside-in to the chassis, and Totoya just uses the stud acting like a panel fastener. Efficient design, but they should have made it easier to the eyes too. (Cover the stud at least.)
     
    #4 Qlara, Mar 6, 2008
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    Thank you all for your responses! I had discovered it about a week after picking up the car when installing the Weather Tech Extreme Duty Floor Liners. It just didn't seem like Toyota would intentionally leave it exposed so I thought I would present it to PriusChat instead of checking with the dealer on something like this.

    ~ Sharon
     
    #5 Priusmeus, Mar 6, 2008
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