Carpet hook

[Russ59]

I’ve just found that I’m missing one of the carpet hooks which the floor mats attach to.
Does anyone have a spare one lying around or point me in the right direction to getting one?

[cruisermark]

There are some available on eBay "toyota carpet hook" - have a browse

[Russ59]

21 minutes ago, cruisermark said:

There are some available on ebay "toyota carpet hook" - have a browse

👍👍 Just had a look, cheap as chips.

Found the missing one under the seat but the bit that goes into the carpet has broke.

[Lexiguy]

Hi Russ

I bought these and they are correct for SC430!

Anthony

[Russ59]

1 hour ago, Lexiguy said:

Hi Russ

I bought these and they are correct for SC430!

Anthony

Been looking at them.

Are the circle bits the pieces that fit in the main carpet which the hooks clip into?

They are the bits which have broke on mine. 

[Lexiguy]

Yes thats right but you will need access under the carpet to fit the rings!

That is removal of the sill trim and probably front seat.

Good luck mate, Anthony 

[Russ59]

Just took the door sill trim off and the carpet looks a nightmare to unclip from the sill edge😲😲🥴🥴

I need to rethink🤔🤔🤔

[cruisermark]

22 hours ago, Russ59 said:

Been looking at them.

Are the circle bits the pieces that fit in the main carpet which the hooks clip into?

They are the bits which have broke on mine. 

I had the same problem with my 430 - the circle just came off with the hook - just lived with it whilst I hd that car - I did think at time of super-glueing the ring back but never did.

[Neil E]

8 hours ago, Russ59 said:

Just took the door sill trim off and the carpet looks a nightmare to unclip from the sill edge😲😲🥴🥴

I need to rethink🤔🤔🤔

It's a bit of a pain but it does unhook sufficient for access to the underside. Freeing it up from the footwell and or removing the front seat will help. 

[Lexiguy]

Hi Russ

In all honesty mine is the same and I was waiting for the better weather to address the problem.

I looked and surmised the front seat would require removal and thought, that is a sunny day job!

When I do mine I will let you know if I learn any more.

Anthony

[Russ59]

4 hours ago, Lexiguy said:

Hi Russ

In all honesty mine is the same and I was waiting for the better weather to address the problem.

I looked and surmised the front seat would require removal and thought, that is a sunny day job!

When I do mine I will let you know if I learn any more.

Anthony

Hi

I’m waiting for a not so cold day to have a look at it.

I have a couple of possible ways of fixing it, in my head, wether they will work or not I don’t know.

[Lexiguy]

2 hours ago, Russ59 said:

Hi

I’m waiting for a not so cold day to have a look at it.

I have a couple of possible ways of fixing it, in my head, wether they will work or not I don’t know.

Please share your ideas, without which it certainly looks like it will pan out to be a bigger job!

[Russ59]

53 minutes ago, Lexiguy said:

Please share your ideas, without which it certainly looks like it will pan out to be a bigger job!

Going to try my ideas out on an old piece of carpet in next few days and if they work I’ll certainly share on here 👍

[Neil E]

The front seat can probably just be unbolted and gently tilted back, remove covers, remove 4 bolts, wedge something soft underneath it and free the carpet. It doesn't need to be removed from the car or the wiring disconnected if you're careful. It would probably take me 15 mins to replace that carpet hook eye. Far too long for something so simple but not that much of a deal.

[Localhero]

Double sided sticky  velcro?? You could  always put the little hook in the hole so it looks good 👍 

[Russ59]

On 4/2/2022 at 7:29 PM, Localhero said:

Double sided sticky  velcro?? You could  always put the little hook in the hole so it looks good 👍 

I might even try that 👍👍

[Lexiguy]

Hi Russ and Stewart

My thoughts now is to wait for a good sunny set of days, remove the seats, sill trims and centre console. Then I can remove the beige carpet in its entirety to give it a good shampoo and steam clean, dry and refit the circles and carpet.

It is a fair sized job but the result will be worth the effort.

Anthony

[Russ59]

2 hours ago, Lexiguy said:

Hi Russ and Stewart

My thoughts now is to wait for a good sunny set of days, remove the seats, sill trims and centre console. Then I can remove the beige carpet in its entirety to give it a good shampoo and steam clean, dry and refit the circles and carpet.

It is a fair sized job but the result will be worth the effort.

Anthony

😲😲😲 I can’t see me going to that extreme.

Hope it all goes well when you eventually do it.

[steve2006]

I found it was a lot easier to do with the engine out 😀😀😀

[Lexiguy]

15 hours ago, steve2006 said:

I found it was a lot easier to do with the engine out 😀😀😀

You might well laugh as you have stripped your car right down and rebuilt.....you've been through the pain!!! 🤣😂 

[Neil E]

On 4/3/2022 at 8:39 PM, Lexiguy said:

Hi Russ and Stewart

My thoughts now is to wait for a good sunny set of days, remove the seats, sill trims and centre console. Then I can remove the beige carpet in its entirety to give it a good shampoo and steam clean, dry and refit the circles and carpet.

It is a fair sized job but the result will be worth the effort.

Anthony

That does sound a bit extreme as you could probably do a really good job on it by simply removing the front seats. Follow the professional detailers example, use the right products and a circular drill brush to clean them thoroughly but don't get the carpets too wet and then use a wet vac to get them dry.