Help me!

[dmytro_syroyizhka]

So my brother purchased this 07 yaris hatchback a couple years back. It was a salvaged car so it was in a front end collision which means some parts of the front like bumper etc. were replaced. One this i noticed that is really ghetto is the hood support rod. It is a redline aftermarket support rod obviously not meant for this car. I want to purchase a genuine hood support rod since it looks better and it fits the car right. This support rod i have now has no place to be put. It just dangles and sits on whatever you put it on like the battery or sometimes on the alternator belt which is harmful to the car. I was wondering if someone can take some pictures or explain how the genuine hood support rod is attached in the car and if i will need anything besides the suppport rod and the support rod clip. Thank you :smile:

[jpmck03]

It's a small pic, but it ought to do...

The prop rod clips into the battery mount strap:

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(without the drawing)

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Hope that helps.

[dmytro_syroyizhka]

it does thank you. and how does it get installed? screwed in?

[jpmck03]

I'll have to look when I'm back at the house... off the top of my head, I honestly have no clue.

[CTScott]

The OEM rod mounts in a plastic pivot just behind the left headlight. The holder is a plastic block that snaps onto the battery hold-down.

The OEM rod is part number: 53440-52140, and the OEM holder is: 53452-52010.

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[jpmck03]

Scott to the rescue! Nice tag team on OP's question! :thumbup:

[dmytro_syroyizhka]

thanks scoot. lots of help. i will def purchse the stock hood support rod