Carpet Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.
- Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear seat side bolsters, both sides (see REAR SEAT SIDE BOLSTER COVER REPLACEMENT )
- Kick panels, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - Door Area )
- Front door sill trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - Door Area )
- Seat side trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - Door Area )
- Center console (see Center Console Removal/Installation )
- Driver's dashboard under cover (see Driver's Dashboard Under Cover Removal/Installation )
- Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see Passenger's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation )
- Remove the nut (A), and using a hex wrench, release the clip (B), then remove the footrest (C).
- Using a utility knife, cut the carpet (A) under the heater area (B) on the driver's side, and cut out the shift lever area (C) and parking brake lever area (D) as shown inFig 2 . Release the hook (E), then pull back the carpet.
- On the driver's side, remove the screws (A), then remove the floor mat holders (B).
- Remove the clip (C), and release the fasteners (D), then remove the carpet (E).
- Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
- Make sure the seat harnesses are routed correctly.
- Slip the slit in the carpet over the hook.
- Replace the clip if it's damaged.
- Reattach the cut areas under the heater around the shift lever and parking brake lever with a wire tie.
- When installing new carpet, cut the carpet (A) under the heater area (B), and around the shift lever (C) and parking brake lever (D). After installing the new carpet, reattach the cut areas (C, D) with wire ties.