Haynes now provides help for those looking to repair their Prius
Over the years I've bought numerous repair manuals from the likes of Chiltons and Haynes. I've always like working on cars and when vehicles have needed repair my budget has often not correlated with the labor charges involved. Manuals from either company are based on doing full tear-downs of the subject vehicle and include detailed step by step instructions for repairing virtually everything in the car along with lots of photographs. Those with an urge to tear apart their Prius can now get guidance from Haynes. This is definitely not a task for the faint of heart especially if you are going to get into the transmission. Anyone considering going down this path should be extremely careful with the battery and make sure everything is properly disconnected and discharged before starting. [Source: AutoExpress]
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PDXGreenRealty 6:16PM (8/10/2008)
I went to the Haynes site and amazingly, all of their other books specifically exclude any information on the hybrid models.
http://www.haynes.com/products/productID/518
I'm glad they are getting with the times. I suggested my library (portland) buy it. Would you suggest it to yours?
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organic 7:54PM (8/10/2008)
Haynes & Chiltons SUCK.
reinstall is reverse of disassembly.....LIES ALL LIES.
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madeinmichigan 11:54PM (9/11/2008)
Generally such a comment results from not paying attention to what you are doing, so you lash out at what you can.Haynes & Chiltons are fine if you have patience and approach it carefully.
Matthew 4:20PM (8/12/2008)
Hello out there,
anybody have a navigation cable that runs from the Navigation system to the screen on the dash for a first Generation Toyota Prius, 2001-2003? Haynes mentions nothing about this cable, but it is there, and I need it. Apparently Toyota North America cannot find me this cable, but the part number is Wiring Harness #3 w/ NAV: 82163-47100. Anybody that can help is sincerely appreciated!
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JerryW 3:39AM (8/11/2008)
NOTE that this book deals only with the US MODEL not the UK or EU variants.
They are very different! If you know what the differences are and still want it, fine. Otherwise, steer clear...
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