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
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/omL/1AXAA00017
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/ope/1AXAA00015
• 18mm Socket
• 21mm Socket
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oqp/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/ope/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oiV/1AXAA00044
• 5mm Hex Wrench
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[@franklinit2722]

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.

[@sethfreeling6980]

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

[@andrewpeyton5167]

Seth Freeling No Curse Words!

[@skorpyo331]

I am.

[@franklinit2722]

Why would he be? Easy job that only requires common sense.

[@phoneguy4901]

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.

[@1AAuto]

+phoneguy4901 Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@darylsakopo2965]

any feedback on your repair? keen on changing on my vehicle....

[@Senorlatulla]

So how is everything working so far?

[@drydockstudios]

This was a year ago... any updates on install?

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

@@drydockstudios Every time someone says they're gonna do an update they never do . I'm doing all 4 of mine next week and I'll be posting an update.

[@kimtruong4676]

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

[@jackbrady86]

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.

[@MrJackzon]

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

[@21boxhead]

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

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +21boxhead

[@Senorlatulla]

Your the guy that told me my gasket was fucked.... well guess what?... it was

[@raffaellorelaxingvideo]

Hi thanks for your video. I have the same car , what rear and front absorber do you suggest? And I see you are not using the torque wrench. Any suggestion about working without it? Thanks ​@@1AAuto

[@jamesbrett9537]

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

[@markjourdan2085]

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.

[@Jimidan1000]

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

[@1AAuto]

+Jim Daniel Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@gordyjones4023]

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

[@joeshmoe8952]

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

[@miket4685]

Great info! Does the order come with a pair or is it just one?

[@alexbrown1995]

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 :-)

[@gibson7654]

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?

[@youtubeuser5424]

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

[@1AAuto]

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[@christopher23.]

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

[@GP-fc7jv]

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

[@willlarrea7939]

Great video, but you didn’t mention the Torque specs for the lower shock bolt and nut, if you could provide that information it will be appreciated. Again, great video

[@CValenton01]

I came here for this too... did you end up finding the torque specs out, Will?

[@kevinrivera6698]

Does anyone know what the screw at the 1 min mark is called? Trying to find a replacement.

[@CValenton01]

What are the torque specs for the bolts?

[@1AAuto]

+CValenton01 The upper bolt will be 18 ft-lb, and the lower will be 67 ft-lb under full vehicle load. 1aauto.com

[@AbdulKhan-kb3wn]

Very good video for diy

[@sungn4512]

great detailed vid. thanks for putting it together.

[@1AAuto]

+Sung N Thanks for checking us out!

[@skywu5839]

Are the 2013 plug in prius the same way to do it?

[@1AAuto]

+Sky Wu It may be a similar procedure! Thanks for checking us out.

[@JamesCaseEndercase]

They're easier.

[@1AAuto]

+S. Langan We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@danielclark3126]

How do I do this safely with two jack stands and a scissor jack?

[@21boxhead]

I DON'T RECOMMEND SCISSOR JACK BUT IF YOU DONT WANT TO BUY A FLOOR JACK THEN FINE BUT YOU NEED ONE JACK STAND TO HOLD THE CAR UP AND USE SCISSOR JACK UNDER THE SPRING NO WOOD NEEDED JUST ENOUGH TO LIFT A LITTLE BIT ALSO IF YOU HAVE 2012-2015 YOU DON'T NEED TO REMOVE PANELS IT HAS PLASTIC COVERS TO HAVE ACCESS TO SHOCK NUT SAVE YOU A LOT TIME 2010-2011 YOU WOULD NEED TO REMOVE PANELS LIKE IN THE VIDEO

[@alexanderchenf1]

5:02 can you please tell me how long is the wood?

[@1AAuto]

+C Alex Length doesn't matter. Just as long as it is stable enough to get the job done. You may need to experiment with a few pieces of wood.

[@21boxhead]

NO WOOD NEEDED JUST USE THE JACK

[@gibson7654]

4:47 you mean remove the strut, not axle, right?

[@1AAuto]

+gibson76 Yes, thanks for the catch. He meant to say when you remove the rear shock.

[@gibson7654]

I'm pretty sure you're supposed to torque the mounting hardware of the strut.

[@1AAuto]

+gibson76 Thanks for the feedback!

[@gibson7654]

@@1AAuto you're welcome.

[@thomasthurlow6465]

As an Ex Toyota Master Technician & ASE Master Technician, no one at the dealership torques anything. Yes, I realize there are torque specs, but if it isn't head gaskets, it goes together with an impact.

[@Motogamna]

A lot of stuff to move for shocks

[@Motogamna]

Actually that's not to bad

[@Mark-OutWest]

Holy cow the amount of trim panels to remove is ridiculous. Toyota should just make an access plug in the trim panel. Maybe I'll make them myself...

[@mylesgray3470]

Toyota added access plugs in the later 3rd gens. My 2013 has them thankfully so much less work.

[@vincentsuarez2523]

Absolutley do not hand tighten the bottom strut bolts. They should be torqued to 66ft lbs, acxording to 1a auto manufacturing. Or, 122ft lbs recommended by toyota. Hand tightening will lileky lead to loosenening and excessive noise. Dont make the same mistake i did. For, hand strength varies per person. Not very safe for this mechanic to recommend hand tighten.

[@scootergants]

No reason to remove all that interior. Just pop the plastic and unbolt.

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

I ordered my parts and will be doing all 4 corners next week. I'll update with my opinion after driving it around for a bit.

[@1AAuto]

+Ass_Burgers_Syndrome Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@MrDICKHEAD28]

2012-2015 HAVE ACCESS DOORS ON THE TRIM NO NEED TO REMOVE THE COVER