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Assume you mean the metal tabs attached to each side? The metal substructure that goes from the floor (behind the seats) up at a 45, to the rear hatch area rests against these 2 tabs. Right where there is a cutout for the shoulder belt to feely pass through. I imagine they provide a little additional support, but the main purpose is probably to help dampen vibration / noise of the substructure panels.