Correcting the Yaris Gap: Cargo area in seat-down hatchback - Toyota Yaris Forums

aestu · 09-11-2016, 07:47 PM

I have no social life, so I always drive around my 2008 Yaris hatchback with the rear seats down.

How do I correct the gap between the depressed rear seats and the main trunk so that objects don't get caught down there?

Is there a recommended accessory?

CTScott · 09-11-2016, 08:52 PM

There is a flap, that is part of the plastic piece that covers the spare tire, that you flip to cover the gap.

aestu · 09-11-2016, 09:08 PM

Well I feel stupid. The part seems to be missing. How can I replace?

What I really want, though, is a single-piece all-weather tray/floor for the entire rear area. Do they make that? Most of what I see on Google is only for the area aft of the rear seat, not for use with the seats folded down.

ern-diz · 09-12-2016, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aestu

Well I feel stupid. The part seems to be missing. How can I replace?

What I really want, though, is a single-piece all-weather tray/floor for the entire rear area. Do they make that? Most of what I see on Google is only for the area aft of the rear seat, not for use with the seats folded down.

That's an interesting idea.

I know WeatherTech makes some cool cargo area liners, but as you said, I don't think they make one that goes all the way up and over the rear seats when folded down.

CoryM · 09-12-2016, 04:51 PM

You may do best to find a "dog cargo cover" for a SUV. Secure it to the back of the front seats. My car is getting pretty close to having the rear interior stripped and turned into a mini-mini-van. I was enjoying having a new car for a while.

If you have the 60/40 rear seat, the panel that covers the spare tire has a top part that flips over to cover the gap. The faux carpet part pops up and folds over.

SirDigby · 09-12-2016, 10:08 PM

I saw a custom box for sale that involved removal of the back seats and made it a cargo back. it was neat. i'll see if I can find it...

09-11-2016, 07:47 PM	#1
aestu Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5	Correcting the Yaris Gap: Cargo area in seat-down hatchback I have no social life, so I always drive around my 2008 Yaris hatchback with the rear seats down. How do I correct the gap between the depressed rear seats and the main trunk so that objects don't get caught down there? Is there a recommended accessory?

09-11-2016, 08:52 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	There is a flap, that is part of the plastic piece that covers the spare tire, that you flip to cover the gap. __________________

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09-11-2016, 09:08 PM	#3
aestu Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5	Well I feel stupid. The part seems to be missing. How can I replace? What I really want, though, is a single-piece all-weather tray/floor for the entire rear area. Do they make that? Most of what I see on Google is only for the area aft of the rear seat, not for use with the seats folded down.

09-12-2016, 04:51 PM	#5
CoryM Drives: 2009 5-door, 5-speed Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: White Rock BC Posts: 687	You may do best to find a "dog cargo cover" for a SUV. Secure it to the back of the front seats. My car is getting pretty close to having the rear interior stripped and turned into a mini-mini-van. I was enjoying having a new car for a while. If you have the 60/40 rear seat, the panel that covers the spare tire has a top part that flips over to cover the gap. The faux carpet part pops up and folds over.

09-12-2016, 10:08 PM	#6
SirDigby View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris 3 door Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,000	I saw a custom box for sale that involved removal of the back seats and made it a cargo back. it was neat. i'll see if I can find it...