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
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.)
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
