Footwell Mounting Points?

[mike.p.smith915]

Hi,

I just wondered if anyone knows the purpose of the under floor mounting points in the front footwells of a Facelift XJS 4L Automatic Coupe?

At first I thought they may have been for a pedal box for manual cars but it looks like whatever is intended to fit here mounts from the underside so I am guessing it is something to do with cross bracing for the convertible models.

On my car they have proven to be a rust trap and the floor has corroded away underneath the plate. I am in the process of replacing the rotten sections of the floor but I don't intent to re-provide the mounting points unless anyone has a good reason why they need to be retained?

Welcome your views. I have attached a couple of photos for reference.

Regards
Mike

[Jaguar5993]

Hi Mike,
I can see you haven’t had a reply from your November post.
Thanks for the pictures,as I will be tackling this area next and thought of doing away with this convertible bracing fixing.This is only where my floor rust is.
Regards

[mike.p.smith915]

Hi Nick,

Thank you for your reply. Good luck with your replacement work. Unfortunately, my floor had rusted away from front to back on both sides and it turned into a major job. The rear jacking points on both sides had rusted away too and also the bump stop mounts in the rear wheel arches. All sorted now though.

Regards
Mike