Small Threaded studs under front seat (double with storage)

[MET]

Does anyone know what these are for? They are on the centre strut of the double front seat and so far their only function seems to be to catch on stuff and stab me in the arm.
Will I regret cutting them off?
Thanks

 

[Howzat]

I think there's supposed to be some plastic trim that clips onto those. If you haven't got the trim then they're not needed.

 

[Dellmassive]

Yes, studs for the plastic trim pieces.

They cover the cable loom connector and sub fuse box if you have one.

It's the loom that goes to the rear.

Lights,
Recers sensors
Fuel tank etc etc.

Can't see your wires, so they may have been pushed under the carpet at the bottom.

 

[ChestnutBrown]

Is that an emergency glass breaking tool with integrated seat belt cutter…stored UNDER the seat that might need said seat belt cut in order to get to, so that you can break said glass?

 

[Johny]

Is that an emergency glass breaking tool with integrated seat belt cutter…stored UNDER the seat that might need said seat belt cut in order to get to, so that you can break said glass?

Seemed the safest place to keep it.

 

[MET]

Is that an emergency glass breaking tool with integrated seat belt cutter…stored UNDER the seat that might need said seat belt cut in order to get to, so that you can break said glass?

That’s the ‘help other people’ one which is next to the fire extinguisher. The one for ‘getting out of the van when trapped’ is mounted by the driver’s seat.

 

[MET]

Thanks all.
I’ll break out the multi cutter and get them taken off. Then I can grab the ‘break glass’ hammer and save someone trapped in their car without risking damaging my coat sleeve.
No point in being a hero if you’re clothes are torn.

 

[manfrotto]

Thanks all.
I’ll break out the multi cutter and get them taken off. Then I can grab the ‘break glass’ hammer and save someone trapped in their car without risking damaging my coat sleeve.
No point in being a hero if you’re clothes are torn.

This is what the plastic covers look like (that clip into the studs)

As previuosly said, they protect the wiring in that area, so good especially if you store things with metal in there, so that it doesn't cause shorts etc.

 

[MET]

This is what the plastic covers look like (that clip into the studs)
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As previuosly said, they protect the wiring in that area, so good especially if you store things with metal in there, so that it doesn't cause shorts etc.

Thanks. Good to see it in place. Mine has no wiring.
As it’s a swivel seat I assume running wires through it is asking for damage.

 

[ChestnutBrown]

That’s the ‘help other people’ one which is next to the fire extinguisher. The one for ‘getting out of the van when trapped’ is mounted by the driver’s seat.

Don’t forget to post a photo of your new mount now fitted to your drivers seat in the what have you bought today thread.