I've noticed these too, taking them off makes it easier to run cable to the boot, i think their there for strengthening so i made sure i put them back.
Yeah they ar the entrance for the fuel pump etc, dont see much harm in covering them, only the same as the seat on top of them.
I think they do serve a function to do with keeping the boot dry etc. I think anyway, best leave them uncovered.
Hope that helps.
Stav
dont cover the plates under the seat of the air vents in the rear quarters
ok..
kind of guessed not to cover the plates under the seats.
any reason for not covering the rear quarter vents? i was going to fill this void with sound deadening material, rock wool or similar.. it woill be sealed off from the boot anyway??