rubber boots from compartment - Toyota Yaris Forums

romram · 08-08-2011, 09:12 PM

hi,
found this boots at the compartment from my new car.
It's still in plastic, but don't know where should it be place.
any idea?any pictures where to put it?
thanks

Jason@SportsCar · 08-08-2011, 09:36 PM

Under the car in front of the back tires (look under the rocker, behind the pinch weld) there are a pair of slots that accept a T-hook, these are used when transporting the car, those caps fill the holes. Note the pre-deliver directions of the package that the dealer failed to follow.

The front holes are in the fender well near the inside edge of the rear tire, but don't require plugs.

romram · 08-08-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

Under the car in front of the back tires (look under the rocker, behind the pinch weld) there are a pair of slots that accept a T-hook, these are used when transporting the car, those caps fill the holes. Note the pre-deliver directions of the package that the dealer failed to follow.

The front holes are in the fender well near the inside edge of the rear tire, but don't require plugs.

thanks...any picture?

auxmike · 08-08-2011, 10:07 PM

Oh, man.... I hope you did'nt drive around in the rain minus those plugs. Water will come right in through the floor. Everyone should check for these!

romram · 08-08-2011, 10:07 PM

what happen if i don't plug it?or if the rubber boots falls off? any issue?

Jason@SportsCar · 08-08-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

Oh, man.... I hope you did'nt drive around in the rain minus those plugs. Water will come right in through the floor. Everyone should check for these!

That is not the case, it is open to the inside of the rocker, not the inside of the car.

ilikerice · 08-08-2011, 10:37 PM

nothing will happen.. maybe some wind noise under certain conditions like a whistle or sound when you blow in an empty bottle. Dealer is suppose to put those in when they come off the truck. but sometimes they are missed. U can install them yourself

romram · 08-08-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ilikerice

nothing will happen.. maybe some wind noise under certain conditions like a whistle or sound when you blow in an empty bottle. Dealer is suppose to put those in when they come off the truck. but sometimes they are missed. U can install them yourself

WOW!!! nice picture. THANKS ALOT!

Revsson · 08-08-2011, 11:53 PM

That's a great pic!
Where did you find that.....and don't tell me you took it yourself!

ilikerice · 08-09-2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Revsson

and don't tell me you took it yourself!

Damn.. I was gonna say that I have a glass floor in my garage over my basement.

I actually just typed "yaris underbody" in a google search and just clicked on "images". brought me to a cool website that has various digital art, a good bit is prius and lexus cutaways.

http://www.josclaesen.be/page2.htm

grelise · 08-09-2011, 08:49 AM

Haha, those plugs have been sitting in the glove box since I bought it, thought they were there as spare grommets.
Well, there in now!!

CTScott · 08-09-2011, 10:56 AM

For anyone wondering what they are for - The plugs cover two holes that are used to strap the Yaris down during shipping:

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romram · 08-09-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by grelise

Haha, those plugs have been sitting in the glove box since I bought it, thought they were there as spare grommets.
Well, there in now!!

NOW, it's not only me!!! Are there others??? haha!!!

auxmike · 08-09-2011, 08:33 PM

I could swear I read on here somewhere that someone had water getting in due to a lack of these. That's when I checked to see if I had mine .
Sorry for the mix up, I guess....

romram · 08-09-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auxmike

I could swear I read on here somewhere that someone had water getting in due to a lack of these. That's when I checked to see if I had mine .
Sorry for the mix up, I guess....

hope you can still find the link....

CTScott · 08-09-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

I could swear I read on here somewhere that someone had water getting in due to a lack of these. That's when I checked to see if I had mine .
Sorry for the mix up, I guess....

Not from the oval ones. The wet mats issue is from the round ones under the rear floor mats not being installed.

romram · 08-15-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ilikerice

nothing will happen.. maybe some wind noise under certain conditions like a whistle or sound when you blow in an empty bottle. Dealer is suppose to put those in when they come off the truck. but sometimes they are missed. U can install them yourself

are there space/hole infront of the rocker, where water can enter? if it's a tight hole, so better to lubricate it with wd-40 or oil to prevent that from rusting ? moisture might cause it to rust?

08-08-2011, 09:12 PM	#1
romram Drives: yaris hatchback Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CT Posts: 75	rubber boots from compartment hi, found this boots at the compartment from my new car. It's still in plastic, but don't know where should it be place. any idea?any pictures where to put it? thanks

08-08-2011, 09:36 PM	#2
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	Under the car in front of the back tires (look under the rocker, behind the pinch weld) there are a pair of slots that accept a T-hook, these are used when transporting the car, those caps fill the holes. Note the pre-deliver directions of the package that the dealer failed to follow. The front holes are in the fender well near the inside edge of the rear tire, but don't require plugs. __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

08-08-2011, 10:07 PM	#4
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Oh, man.... I hope you did'nt drive around in the rain minus those plugs. Water will come right in through the floor. Everyone should check for these! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

08-08-2011, 10:37 PM	#7
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	nothing will happen.. maybe some wind noise under certain conditions like a whistle or sound when you blow in an empty bottle. Dealer is suppose to put those in when they come off the truck. but sometimes they are missed. U can install them yourself Attached Images

08-09-2011, 10:56 AM	#12
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	For anyone wondering what they are for - The plugs cover two holes that are used to strap the Yaris down during shipping: __________________

08-08-2011, 11:53 PM	#9
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	That's a great pic! Where did you find that.....and don't tell me you took it yourself!

08-09-2011, 08:49 AM	#11
grelise Drives: 07 YR Yaris 5dr Hatch Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mandurah, Australia Posts: 73	Haha, those plugs have been sitting in the glove box since I bought it, thought they were there as spare grommets. Well, there in now!!

08-09-2011, 08:33 PM	#14
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	I could swear I read on here somewhere that someone had water getting in due to a lack of these. That's when I checked to see if I had mine . Sorry for the mix up, I guess.... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

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