Hood Support Rod Mount - what's it look like?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by MrPete, Jul 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM.

  1. MrPete

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    My (2011) hood support rod is rattling a LOT at the hinge (not the clip that holds it to the hood.) I am thinking there must have been some kind of rubber and/or plastic device(s) at the mount/hinge point.

    All I have is a metal ring on the hood, and plain thick wire rod with a bend in it to hold it ~~in place.

    Could someone please take a photo of what the hood/rod parts ought to look like?

    THANKS! Not urgent, just an annoying thing...
     
    #1 MrPete, Jul 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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    Is this what you were wanting to see?
     

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    #2 Noahdoge, Jul 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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    You need that plastic insert in the picture there. Should be in the parts breakdown
     
    #3 Tombukt2, Jul 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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    THANKS! Yep, that is 100% gone on mine. :(
     
    #4 MrPete, Jul 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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    Looks like you can find them pretty cheap on eBay
     
    #5 Noahdoge, Jul 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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    Looks like the correct part is 90480-15025. Many chinese knockoffs, and a few OEM offers. ;)
     
    #6 MrPete, Jul 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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