Suggestions Needed: How to Plug or Cover Pre-Collision holes in Bumper

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  1. EV-ish

    EV-ish Active Member

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    Hi All,

    I bought a replacement bumper for my Prius V(agon) Base Model, and ended up receiving a bumper with holes for the pre-collision detection system that my car does not have. If I can plug or cover the holes in an aesthetically pleasing manner, I'll be able to use this bumper.

    Any ideas ?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 EV-ish, Mar 12, 2017
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    Maybe some round trim fasteners would plug the holes but I don't know if they would hold paint. Maybe you could leave them black: Google

    If I'm understanding what holes you are talking about, the ones in our 2012 Prius v/ATP are for the self-parking feature and not part of the Pre-Collision System.
     
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    The hole behind the signal lights
     
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    Yes, those holes are for the ultrasonic sensors used in the parking and other related systems.
    There are many, many varieties of "hole plugs" available online. Check with a body shop or even your dealer, many of them should be paint-able. Since you're painting it anyway, the options are many.
     
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