How to replace broken Interior Light Cover 2010 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by cressmanmusic, Feb 5, 2016.

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  1. cressmanmusic

    cressmanmusic Junior Member

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    The plastic cover on the left front interior light came off; it is mostly intact but the small plastic tab in the inside (where the lightbulb is) is broken. It seems to be attached to the whole mechanism. Anyone know how to deal with this?
     
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    If you have the piece that broke off, you can try using a solvent type of modeling cement to glue it back together. It's important to use the solvent based glues, the kind used for plastic modeling, because it actually melts the plastic together.
     
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    This is the type of cement, use sparingly, apply with a toothpick for small areas. This solvent based cement melts the plastic together, so don't apply more than you need:

     
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    heat it up real fast with lighter or heat gun and bend the tabs back.
     
    #4 tankyuong, Feb 5, 2016
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