2007 Trunk Release Rubber drying out

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by desmondlee, Jan 5, 2013.

  1. desmondlee

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    wondering if anybody has had to replace the rubber piece that releases the trunk?

    When it is cold and freezing (California), the rubber piece is so hard, I could not even open the trunk.

    The rubber piece kind of dried out.

    Toyota replaced it under the 100k warranty I purchased, otherwise it would have cost $250

    I have had my car almost six years and it has 95k miles.

    The rubber piece they replaced it with is different than what was on there before.
     
    #1 desmondlee, Jan 5, 2013
  2. 2k1Toaster

    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    There have been reports of melting in hot weather. It seems like it is very dependant on solvents used. Like the cleaning agents in your carwash or something.
     
    #2 2k1Toaster, Jan 5, 2013
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    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    #3 Patrick Wong, Jan 5, 2013
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