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Trying to put together the left front fender after an accident

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by Noelle369, Sep 21, 2024.

  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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  2. rjparker

    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.
     
    #2 rjparker, Sep 21, 2024
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    Is it possible that substructure was damaged in whatever caused you to make the fender replacement?
     
    #3 Air_Boss, Sep 23, 2024
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  4. Noelle369

    Noelle369 New Member

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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.
     
    #4 Noelle369, Sep 23, 2024
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