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Variations of Front Bumper Covers

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Bobk, Feb 10, 2018.

  1. Bobk

    Bobk Junior Member

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    I thought that I got a great deal off of Craigslist for a new bumper cover for my 2015 Prius. It was supposed to fit 2010 to 2015 models. '

    What I found out is that my LED drive lights will not fit. The Bumper cover that I have has two tabs one on the top and one on the bottom. I wanted to check it for fit before getting it painted.

    The new one has a totally molded insert for the lights that appear to possibly come in from the front of the cover.

    This thread is more for lessons learned/discussion to prevent someone making the same mistake that I did.

    I am only out of 80 bucks for a brand new OEM cover so I will probably just put it back on Craigslist. At least I didn't have to pay shipping!
     
    #1 Bobk, Feb 10, 2018
  2. Shibikku

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    I’ve learned that the Prius has two verisons within 2010 to 2015 models. The 2010-2011 has the circular shape fog lights, while 2012-2015 has the trianglar shape fog lights.
     
    #2 Shibikku, Feb 14, 2018
  3. tsktsk

    tsktsk Junior Member

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    The 2012-2015 puts the fog lights into the shroud (optional black grill portion) as an option. The triangular shape holds the turn signal light and a DRL led, which the 2010 models did not have.
     
    #3 tsktsk, Feb 14, 2018
  4. Grit

    Grit Senior Member

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    Bought a visor for the emblem section of the bumper that was spec'd to fit 2010-2015, I positioned it to where it was going to be 3M'd on to and it didn't cover the entire section. The 2010-2011 was shorter height wise while my 2012 was taller because the visor didn't cover the lower and bottom portion of the bumper section. Rats.
     
    #4 Grit, Feb 18, 2018
  5. bobzchemist

    bobzchemist Active Member

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    If you still have this, would you be interested in selling it?
     
    #5 bobzchemist, Mar 16, 2018
  6. Grit

    Grit Senior Member

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    Sent it back to seller the week after it didn't fit. You can buy it anywhere on the www, eBay had the lowest price w free shipping.
     
    #6 Grit, Mar 16, 2018
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