Anyone know what this plastic piece is?

Driver side, looks like a piece of plastic broke off and its attached to something, no idea what it is or the importance. Anyone have an idea?

 

What's it attached to? I tugged on it gently and could tell it's held on to a cable or something

 

self destruct clip, dont pull it.

 

When you go to the dealer ask them and pass it on to us

 

Don't know what they are but I have them on driver and passenger side and both have an arrow icon pointing for and aft. Kind of looks like a cover for an air vent to keep water out and they do look to be plugged into a tube coming thru the frame. Trying to post pics of each but can't seem to figure out how... Will try later.

 

Dealer charged $59.95 just to look underneath.

 

That sucks, you know why can't they give a person a break. My mechanic of 30 years would not charge me. Through the years he was taken care of 4 cars, so he is kind to me when the bill comes. Don't go to them any more

 

Drivers side

 

That’s the G spot! Congratulations you found it!

 

Passenger side

 

You actually made pepsi come out of my nose. Thanks jerk!

 

I believe a member said it was to prevent water from getting inside the frame.

 

They are conveniently placed in the same place used for jacking and safety standing the vehicle too.

 

Someone else actually asked about them a week or two ago.

 

They are one way drains to let water out of the boxed frame area but prevent it from splashing up in. Part of the rust prevention efforts toyota did with the redesign . Not crucial but effective