How to Replace Rear Shocks 10-15 Toyota Prius

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your front shocks with their loaded struts. This video is applicable to the 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15 Toyota Prius.

This repair was done on a 2011 Toyota Prius and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2010 Toyota Prius
2011 Toyota Prius
2012 Toyota Prius
2013 Toyota Prius
2014 Toyota Prius
2015 Toyota Prius

🔧 List of tools used:
• 18mm Wrench
• 18mm Socket
• 21mm Socket
• 5mm Hex Wrench

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[franklinit]

Theres actually an access cover on later gen 3 models that gains you access to the nuts for the top of the shocks. Doesnt require ripping apart all the interior trim to get access.

[sethfreeling]

I like how he's so calm working on this car nobody is this calm working on a car

[phoneguy]

The video is detailed enough so that I feel confident that I can do it my self so I ordered the parts. Good video and will let you know what I think of the parts. Should be here in a few days.

[MrJackzon]

I like that you plugged the tool sizes while you worked. My biggest frustration in most repair/diy videos.

[boxhead]

IF YOU HAVE A 2012-2015 PRIUS
YOU DON'T NEED TO REMOVE THE PANELS LIKE IN THE VIDEO
IT HAS PLASTIC COVER TO REMOVE TO HAVE ACCESS TO SHOCK NUT
THIS IS WILL SAVE YOU A LOT OF TIME
2010-2011 PRIUS DON'T HAVE THIS COVER AND NEED TO REMOVE PANELS

[jackbrady]

Great video. I did both shocks while replacing my brakes today. Only thing that was different for me was the hex bit both on my old and new shocks was 6mm, not 5mm.

[kimtruong]

You guys are the best. Very professional and methodical. Your instructional videos have saved me countless times.

[jamesbrett]

Thanks for this video. Just did the shocks on my prius and this video made it really easy.

[markjourdan]

On my 2011 the bottom nut was designed to bite in. Removing the bolt without trying to turn the nut was how it was meant to be done.

[Jimidan]

I like the way the mechanic tells you what he is doing as he is doing it. Very professionally done!

[gordyjones]

Excellent video. Once of the best I've ever seen.

[whami]

are the shocks the same size left and right?

[joeshmoe]

How often are you supposed to change the shocks on a gen 3 prius?

[alexbrown]

Very useful vids. I always check to see if you guys have done one when I have to do a new job on a strange car. Definitely a go to site - many thanks from Australia :-)

[GP-fcjv]

Thanks for making this I’m now going to go do it

[gibson]

I am able to access everything having the rear end on ramps. Do you absolutely have to lift the wheel up to change the strut?

[christopher.]

When I brake fast or go in reverse and go back into drive and press the brake my front makes a clonk noise. I changed to sway bar links thinking that was the problem but I guess not. What can it be??the clonking ain’t as bad though since I replaced the links cause they were done

[youtubeuser]

My 2012 has two access plugs on each side panel to remove the top nut of the shock. That avoid 90% of the work.

[RicardoBellruiz]

Exactamente lo mismos pero me quedo un golpeteo cada ves q hay baches pequeños seguido no tengo idea que hacer