Toyota Prius rear shock replacement fast and easy (2010-2015)

How to swap the rear shocks on a Prius in just a few minutes with simple tools. Great quality clear video angles and audio make this easy to follow along with and save time. All the tips and tricks in one place with torque specs.
Links to items showcased in video:
Metric allen head socket set: amzn.to/45T8uy1
Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of the friendly mechanic (aka C&C Auto LLC), we cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. The friendly mechanic assumes no liability for any property or personal damage that may arise from doing a repair on your vehicle after watching any of our videos. Due to factors beyond the control of the friendly mechanic, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Again any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or the information contained in these videos is the sole responsibility of the user and not the friendly mechanic or C&C Auto LLC. Perform at your own risk.

[@gavinposey2089]

You may be saving me a ton of money here soon. Thanks so much! I’ve enjoyed your videos.

[@joyofwrenching]

Thanks Gavin! Glad to be helping out, and keep that diy spirit!

[@ElKiwiProductions]

Very awesome, glad uou showed thay jack part. Other videos disnt ahow that part.

[@joyofwrenching]

Glad you found it helpful, and best of luck with your projects!

[@adamc2975]

Thank you. Helped me out a lot. 7/8/24

[@joyofwrenching]

Glad to hear it!

[@MadjikMan56]

Always lower the vehicle to the ground, then torque the bolts to factory specs. Torquing the bolts without the weight of the vehicle on them is not to factory spec.
Otherwise great video. I wish my early 3rd gen had that access panel. I have to remove the entire interior trim piece to access the top of the rear shock.

[@joyofwrenching]

good tip

[@kakabukkake0]

Haha, I'm doing this in a week on my 2010...I dont have the energy to take apart the rear...I am just going to cut a flap in the covers to access the nut! It seems like the simplest and most direct solution, I'm not worried about aesthetics as this point

[@MadjikMan56]

@@kakabukkake0 I'm on the look out for a 2012-later part out where I can get the rear trim panels. Otherwise I will just get the pop out covers and cut them into my 2010 trim.

[@Sagemeister007]

I don't have impact wrench for the 6mm allen. I only have socket. Is it possible to do this work? Thanks.

[@joyofwrenching]

Yes of course. Electric tools are not necessary, they just make things a lot faster

[@Sagemeister007]

Thanks!

[@Sagemeister007]

@@joyofwrenching I followed your instructions and it was pretty easy! Thanks again!

[@joelewis127]

Anyone know if the process, and the tools needed, are any different for a 2013 Prius C? I imagine the Prius C is close to the Prius but I'm not sure.

[@thanghoa95]

P3 is more clever design than P2.