What is the thing under the passenger's seat with a black plastic cover?

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  1. Johnny Cakes

    Johnny Cakes Senior Member

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    It is raised up off the floor, but under the seat?
     
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    Thanks. I was worried that it was part of the seat's side airbag system.
     
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    No the airbags are completely in the seats all you get to see is a yellow plug.
     
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