[bob_a_builder]

Was just wiring in a Dashcam and came across this in the drivers footwell, under the steering column

its a panel with a fingerknob to release it and it drops down and inside attached to the panel is a white plastic cloth

What an earth is it intended for / to do ?

 

[racoon]

It covers something and insulates it, probably for sound?

 

[bob_a_builder]

On a closer look seems to be directly below the steering column universal joint, so may be to catch extra lubrication from that ?
Pad doesn't cover or come into contact with anything above it

 

[racoon]

I'm still thinking it's to absorb sound.
If it was to absorb dripping lubricant, then changing it would be listed under a maintenance schedule somewhere.

 

[mnestrud]

I'm still thinking it's to absorb sound.
If it was to absorb dripping lubricant, then changing it would be listed under a maintenance schedule somewhere.

It's definitely sound deadening. Same stuff is in the door panels and rear tailgate trim. It is 3M thinsulate or similar.

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[Carbuff2]

Yes just insulation. Our '06 has a similar under-dash panel with some sound deadener on it.

Don't overthink anything! ?

 

[williamsji]

What are you doing nosing around there anyway?

Just kidding....

 

[K-Dog7469]

It is so you don't get your toes caught up in all that mess.