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In the Prius, you can either approach it from the top or the bottom but it isn't easy. When facing the engine, it is on the right side, about 5-6" down and about 3" from the exhaust manifold. I have to remove the windshield wiper assembly to get enough space to reach the hole.
If under the car, you can reach up and find it without having to remove the windshield wiper assembly. But of course you need to give the engine time to cool off so the manifold won't burn your hand. But reaching up, the blood drains from your arm and hand so it became a series of stages. It wasn't fun but once done, voila.
Regardless of the approach, be sure the heater element 'clicks' into the hole. Relative motion can lead to connector failure.
Bob Wilson
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2019 Tesla Model 3 Std. Range Plus - 215 mi EV
2017 BMW i3-REx - 106 mi EV, 88 mi mid-grade
Retired engineer, Huntsville, AL
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