Engine block heater how to bring out AC cord?

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  1. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    I put the engine block heater in but have trouble bringing out the AC cord. The problem is that there is sold wall all around the condenser so I can't bring the cord from the engine compartment to the front grill. Please help. Thanks!
     
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    I don't have experience with this. However if you remove the black plastic cover over the radiator, might you then be able to find a path for the cord to reach the front grille?
     
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    Yes, you will need to take that off and then you will see that there is enough room to slide the plug over the wall but under the cross frame. then you can route it back down to the grill
     
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    Yes I did remove the plastic cover but I was only looking down, not realizing there is a pathway high up. Thanks again!
     
    #4 2009Prius, Mar 29, 2010
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