front end damage - Toyota Yaris Forums

sebastianroher · 01-25-2015, 05:28 PM

Hi everyone, I'm new here, I just bought an 09 Yaris a few days ago. It's going to be my wife's car mostly but I'll drive it back and forth to work as well. The previous owner mentioned the radiator being replaced, and a/c compressor as well. To me, that was a dead giveaway that it had been wrecked. However, the car checked out good and drove straight, so I decided that we would get it. I was even able to talk the guy down on the price. Well, I discovered this metal piece on the front that is bent in and I'd like to replace it. I'll attach some pics. I don't know what it's called, but I'd like to replace it asap.

CTScott · 01-25-2015, 05:44 PM

Your pictures didn't come through.

sebastianroher · 01-25-2015, 05:50 PM

Could you pm me your email address and I could send them to you. For some reason, the forum won't let me upload them..

CTScott · 01-25-2015, 06:17 PM

I received your picture (I believe the forum has a waiting period for a moderator to approve a new account for picture posting). Here is the picture. For sure the car has been in an accident. The bottom radiator support piece is aftermarket (the OEM ones are the same base color as the car). The piece with the crease, by the AC hose, is one of the side radiator support brackets. I personally would not go through the hassle of replacing though, as those disintegrate when the front end is hit. The piece it mounts to is the real structural piece and it actually accordions when the front is hit to absorb the shock.

Front damage.jpg

sebastianroher · 01-25-2015, 06:22 PM

Why wouldn't you replace it though? Is it because it is not functional? Do you know how much the part would cost? I'm pretty good with a wrench and I'm quite sure I could do it on my own. Also, I need an inner wheel well for the passenger side. Thx.

sebastianroher · 01-25-2015, 06:54 PM

Would you say the part that is creased is #6 on this parts list?

http://demo-basic-oe.nexpartb2c.com/...support/toyota

CTScott · 01-25-2015, 07:09 PM

It is a limited function piece and you have to do quite a bit of disassembly just to get it out.

If you did want to replace it, the part number for the driver's side one for a liftback is: 53202-52910

sebastianroher · 01-25-2015, 07:11 PM

Do you have the passenger side p/n for hatchback?

CTScott · 01-25-2015, 07:29 PM

I actually meant passenger side before, but typed driver's

Passenger: 53202-52910
Driver: 53203-52908

sebastianroher · 01-25-2015, 07:33 PM

Thanks man!

01-25-2015, 05:28 PM	#1
sebastianroher Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 46	front end damage Hi everyone, I'm new here, I just bought an 09 Yaris a few days ago. It's going to be my wife's car mostly but I'll drive it back and forth to work as well. The previous owner mentioned the radiator being replaced, and a/c compressor as well. To me, that was a dead giveaway that it had been wrecked. However, the car checked out good and drove straight, so I decided that we would get it. I was even able to talk the guy down on the price. Well, I discovered this metal piece on the front that is bent in and I'd like to replace it. I'll attach some pics. I don't know what it's called, but I'd like to replace it asap. Last edited by sebastianroher; 01-25-2015 at 05:49 PM.

01-25-2015, 05:44 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Your pictures didn't come through. __________________

01-25-2015, 06:17 PM	#4
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I received your picture (I believe the forum has a waiting period for a moderator to approve a new account for picture posting). Here is the picture. For sure the car has been in an accident. The bottom radiator support piece is aftermarket (the OEM ones are the same base color as the car). The piece with the crease, by the AC hose, is one of the side radiator support brackets. I personally would not go through the hassle of replacing though, as those disintegrate when the front end is hit. The piece it mounts to is the real structural piece and it actually accordions when the front is hit to absorb the shock. Front damage.jpg __________________

01-25-2015, 07:09 PM	#7
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	It is a limited function piece and you have to do quite a bit of disassembly just to get it out. If you did want to replace it, the part number for the driver's side one for a liftback is: 53202-52910 __________________

01-25-2015, 07:29 PM	#9
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I actually meant passenger side before, but typed driver's Passenger: 53202-52910 Driver: 53203-52908 __________________

01-25-2015, 05:50 PM	#3
sebastianroher Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 46	Could you pm me your email address and I could send them to you. For some reason, the forum won't let me upload them..

01-25-2015, 06:22 PM	#5
sebastianroher Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 46	Why wouldn't you replace it though? Is it because it is not functional? Do you know how much the part would cost? I'm pretty good with a wrench and I'm quite sure I could do it on my own. Also, I need an inner wheel well for the passenger side. Thx.

01-25-2015, 06:54 PM	#6
sebastianroher Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 46	Would you say the part that is creased is #6 on this parts list? http://demo-basic-oe.nexpartb2c.com/...support/toyota

01-25-2015, 07:11 PM	#8
sebastianroher Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 46	Do you have the passenger side p/n for hatchback?

01-25-2015, 07:33 PM	#10
sebastianroher Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 46	Thanks man!

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