Source for tiny little cargo cover screws

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Tickwood, Jul 15, 2005.

  1. Tickwood

    Tickwood Active Member

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    I have lost one of the little screws from the cargo cover on my 2004 Prius. Is there a convenient source? does anyone have the Specifications/part number for them?
    thanks
    Tickwood
     
    #1 Tickwood, Jul 15, 2005
  2. Marlin

    Marlin New Member

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    Many hardware stores carry a wide variety of screws. Places like Sears' Hardware, ACE, and other smaller hardware stores usually have open bins containing the screws. Just remove one of the other ones, bring it with you, and match it up with one in the store.
     
    #2 Marlin, Jul 15, 2005
  3. Frank Hudon

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    the secret is to put a dab of hot melt glue in the screw hole just before you put the screw back in and you'll never have to worry about them coming out again. The wife's car cover had them come out a couple of times so I got some #8 x 1/2" stainless screws from a hardware store ground the end off a bit and did the hot melt trick and no more problems.
     
    #3 Frank Hudon, Jul 16, 2005
  4. DaveG

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    I just asked the dealership when I was there for an oil-change. They managed to get a couple of screws that were identical to the lost ones, free of charge.

    I put some threadlocker on the screws when I put them in.

    Dave
     
    #4 DaveG, Jul 16, 2005
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