Floor mat retainer? 01 Sport

[T56 Impala]

How do these lock in? The on on the drivers side, nearest the door is loose. I tried turning it both left and right and can not get it to lock in place. What do I need to do!?

Thanks

[jmiseo2008]

Make sure it is in the hole, they are kinda difficult to put in. I usually guide it in, and then use a quarter to turn them in place. I think if I turn it to the right it gets tighter.

[Jfstu]

You have to push down relatively hard to compress the carpet and padding before you turn.

[SR740il]

Getting them out without breaking the tab off is the real trick.

[DaveClement]

You can buy new ones at the dealer pretty cheap.

I have wished many times that they had stronger ones that were made of metal. I have considered having some made up, but I never got around to it. I don't have any welding equipment or good contacts to anyone that does.

I was going to use elevator bolts, which are bolts with large diameter thin heads and an allen socket in the center. The idea was to weld on a rod at the end of the bolt to form a T that was similar in dimension to the factory plastic locks. They do have a square shoulder under the head that would probably have to be ground off.

If anyone wants to make some up, I'd be happy to be your first customer.