Liquid container in right front bumper?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by motnamser, Jul 9, 2012.

  1. motnamser

    motnamser New Member

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    My daughter recently hit an object in the right front corner of our 2005 Prius. I removed the bumper to push out the dent and noticed that there is a fluid container in the right front bumper. I also noticed that it was empty and that there was some liquid residue on the plastic below. Does anyone know what that container is for? Is it bad to drive the car around with the fluid empty until I get the car fixed? I haven't seen any warning lights come on in the vehicle.
    Thanks
     
    #1 motnamser, Jul 9, 2012
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    Avi's Advanced Automotive Independent hybrid repair shop

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    Do you have a picture of it?
     
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    Unfortunately I put it all back together before really looking at it. It is about 10in x 10in x 10 in and it is translucent white.
     
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    Not to worry, it is an "intake air resonator", and is not supposed to have fluid in it.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Intake air resonator is the correct answer, and it doesn't contain fluid.

    Tom
     
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