This plate in the picture attached (I think skid plate) has been dangling for over a month. Because I live in an apartment I don't keep socket wrenches and jack stands on hand however I'm going to a my mother's house and she has jack stands and socket wrenches and all sorts of tools. Anyone know which plate this is and what tools are needed to remove it? This is a picture looking underneath from the front of the car. Easy job or will it be a pain? Anything I should be concerned about? Thanks!
It's hard to gauge exactly where your issue is from just a 2-D photo. But I'm going to guess it's part of the under-engine splash shield (the same large piece of plastic that covers your engine) or the plastic piece that's directly to the rear. The attached has a photo of that area along with which clips/fasteners are needed.
The panel is held on by a combo of 10 mm headed bolts and plastic fasteners that you pry up on the tops to release. You'll need to either raise the front with a floor jack and settle onto safety stands, or run the front up onto ramps. See the oil change link in my signature for more info. (on a phone turn it landscape to see signatures)
Thank you all! Very helpful! Unfortunately my old floor jack at my mother's house lost all it's hydraulic power so I was unable to jack up my car safely. I was able to tie it to the undercarriage so it's not dragging as a temp fix until I can get it serviced.
Ramps? Take a look at the pdf @Prius_Gnome posted (it's also in oil change link in my signature), and this is of interest as well: Suspension crossmember & under cover for Toyota Prius ZVW30 - Auto parts - Amayama price compare, even with shipping they may be cheaper than local. Even if you don't buy from them they're a great resource for part numbers: Toyota USA has totally hamstrung their parts website.
