Under carriage fairing (under front bumper) replacement question

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    Learner driver removed front undercarriage fairing on round-about - does anyone have instructional video or photos showing how to flatten it out and put it back please? Its a 2009 prius. Or do i not need it? Thanks
     
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    Don't have info on how to put it back, but these covers do help with high speed aerodynamics by reducing turbulent airflow underneath the car.
     
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    The dealership should be able to supply the push-in fasteners, assuming you're missing quite a few, or all. They can be expensive though. Maybe they can print out something if there's multiple types? There's maybe some small hex bolts holding it on, too. The latter would hopefully still be in place, screwed into the metal frame. Are any of the holes on the shield torn out?

    "Flatten it out" sounds a little ominous..., a heat gun might help with that.
     
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