In this video I show how I decided to install the Cat Shield which is meant to prevent catalytic converter theft on my 2010 Toyota Prius. This should be about the same on 2010-2015 Prius.
Now please understand that I did not follow the manufactures method of installation. My method could void your warrantees but I felt this was a better method to actually protect my catalytic converter from being stolen.
The objective of the shield is to make it harder to steal the cat by basically just increasing the amount of time it would take to steal making it too risky. The aluminum rivets that come with the one I bought are too small and made of aluminum that make it easy to just pull the shield off the car. To make this harder I applied VHB tape which is very difficult to pull off if you don't know that it's there. Also I used regular sheet metal screws and filled in the phillips head with solder to make them difficult to remove. The VHB tape also minimizes the vibrations which are often a problem when people install these with just the rivets. Additionally because the sheet metal screws are self drilling, there is no need to drill a hole first. One thing that I cannot stress enough is that you must make sure you know where you are drilling. You could easily drill into a component of your car, destroying it and requiring expensive repairs! I used my phones camera, measuring and feeling the area to ensure my screws wouldn't penetrate anything but the metal of the car. If you have doubts get professional help. This video is just documentation of my process its not an authority on the work and doesn't include any warrantees or guarantees.
This video and the description here are for informational purposes only. They are reference to my efforts and knowledge of the subject. It is not a complete guide or the authority on the procedure! If you are unsure about your ability to do the work, please find a professional to teach you or to do it for you. Remember as with all Do It Yourself (DIY) YOU alone bear all the risk when working on your own car. You can injure yourself or others while performing work itself and even as a result of your work!
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Tools:
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- Phillips Head Bit
- Soldering Iron - (includes solder) amzn.to/3tsTaFP
- Flux (optional)
- Pipe or metal rolling pin (optional)
- Gloves
- Needle Nose Pliers or Tweezers
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- Paper Towels
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Parts:
1 - Cat Security - Catalytic Converter Protection shield, Fits - Toyota Prius 10-15
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and
12 - 10# 3/4" Sheet Metal Screws
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and
1 -3M Scotch 5952 VHB Tape: 1 in. x 15 ft. (Black)
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(if not buying a soldering kit)
1 - Solder roll w/ Flux
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