Interior Door Panels - Which years interchange with 2009

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  1. Aegison

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    Bump -- Doesn't anyone have an idea of which panels interchange? Thanks!
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    I have a 2009 Prius and intend to change much of the interior door panel's colors. It'll be a combination of Katzkin vinyl (matches seats I bought) and special paint.

    I want to get a panel to try things out on, particularly placement of the vinyl.

    So, my question is: which other years of Prius door interior panels are the identical to the 2009 (except for color)?

    Thanks,
    Rick
     
  2. Aegison

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    So far, it looks to me as if the 2005 was changed vs the 2004 model year, so the question becomes: were the panels changed again after 2005 and through 2009?

    Thanks.


     
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    06 thru 09 should be interchangeable. Not sure about the 05.
     
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    Were there any interior changes during 2004-2009, other than color? I would have said not.
     
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    The major change is that the dashboard plastic panels used to have a flat black smooth finish for 2004-2005. I believe 2006 was the first year to have a rough finish on those panels, and the finish extends to the tops of the door panels.
     
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