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Old May 10, 2021 | 10:07 AM
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I have small toy a puppy that chews and he got at a few wires under my seat I just got this nice 2017 Camry Le and I just like it ,any way I had Toyota fix the 2 airbag wires that were dangling under the seat . so for now I have a pieces of plastic taped around the front of the seats both sides so the doggy can get under there , Its funny I had a Buick lesabre and he never should reach under these seats so I just never thought about the Toyota seats , so now and then my wife drives the car nd she has to move the seat a little up and forward ,
​​​​​​​ So How can I make a wire protector I looked on line and they do not make such an item . has anyone made something out of foam or flexible sheet plastic to protect these wires, and I don't want to wrap each wire with cable protectors its a big job and wont work for me . I really would like to secure a sheet from the front to the back with tie wraps , how ever the main heavy black cable will have to move back and forward that is the only wire I could use a tough cable cover on that only , any ideas will be
appreciated. Ill attach a few photos of the under my seat. Thanks anyone.


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Old May 12, 2021 | 01:58 PM
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The internet has lots of threads on pets chewing the wiring under the seat. Perhaps someone has come up with a fix.

Are you thinking about protecting the wiring for both front seats? If so might remove the drivers seat to be able to see if you can attach a barrier(s) to bottom of the seat. The barrier would then move with the seat. Once you figure out one seat the other seat may able to be set up without removing it.

The seat is easy enough to remove (4 bolts). When working on the cars airbag system (yellow colored wiring) and needing to disconnect wiring make sure you don't turn on the ign key remains off. If the ign is turned on with the airbag wiring disconnected a error code will be set (check engine light on). The airbag system will need to be manually reset to solve the problem. Of better yet, disconnect the battery and wait 90 seconds.

As quick and dirty, perhaps some type of fine mesh netting or thick but flexible plastic sheeting that can be shaped around the affected area then taped and tie wrapped to hold it on.
 
Old May 27, 2021 | 09:23 AM
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The internet has lots of threads on pets chewing the wiring under the seat. Perhaps someone has come up with a fix.

Are you thinking about protecting the wiring for both front seats? If so might remove the drivers seat to be able to see if you can attach a barrier(s) to bottom of the seat. The barrier would then move with the seat. Once you figure out one seat the other seat may able to be set up without removing it.

The seat is easy enough to remove (4 bolts). When working on the cars airbag system (yellow colored wiring) and needing to disconnect wiring make sure you don't turn on the ign key remains off. If the ign is turned on with the airbag wiring disconnected a error code will be set (check engine light on). The airbag system will need to be manually reset to solve the problem. Of better yet, disconnect the battery and wait 90 seconds.

As quick and dirty, perhaps some type of fine mesh netting or thick but flexible plastic sheeting that can be shaped around the affected area then taped and tie wrapped to hold it on.
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THIS IS what I'm wanting to do I think the flexible plastic would be better and finally get a pet chew proof wire cover for the main black movable thick harness coming out of the floor to the upper seat ,I'm still working on it . I see one good bracket on the left so I must use my camera to find another mating hole on the other side ,the rear should be easy. but you have the right idea .Thanks so much .
 
Old May 27, 2021 | 05:20 PM
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How about a fine mesh metal screen around the wiring like brass or copper?

Do an internet search on "mouse proof foil" to find products.
 

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Old May 27, 2021 | 08:49 PM
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thanks But I don't think I want metal near the wires , but I did think of it in the beginning ,stupid me was contemplating chicken wire
 
Old May 28, 2021 | 02:31 PM
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Another thing to consider from experience is to vermin proof any means of entrance into the cars interior and ducting. This by means of coarse mesh metal screening of air ducts such as heating and engine air intake. This did wonders to keep vermin out of the car and the engines air cleaner box.

Might consider hot glue as this what held the above screening in place.
 
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