Front Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

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 ). before performing repairs or service.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.

Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the audio presets.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Front door sill trim, both sides (see step 3 )
- Kick panel, both sides (see step 2 )
- Center console rear section (see CENTER CONSOLE REAR SECTION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION )
- Rear vent duct (see step 4 on PASSENGER'S SIDE )
- Fuel fill door opener cover (see step 2 on FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER REPLACEMENT )
- Driver's dashboard under cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's dashboard under cover (see GLOVE BOX HOUSING REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION )
- Steering joint cover (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
Push the knob (A) back to release the hook (B) then pull up the accelerator pedal (C).

Fig 1: Pushing Knob (A) To Release Hook (B) And Pulling Up Accelerator Pedal (C)
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Detach the clips, then remove the footrest (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Footrest (A)
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Disconnect the antenna lead (A), the side curtain airbag sub harness connector (B), and the parking brake switch (C). Detach the harness clips (D), and on A/T model, harness clips (E).

Fig 3: Identifying Antenna Lead (A), Sub Harness Connector (B), Parking Brake Switch (C) And Harness Clips (D, E)
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Remove the bolts securing the shift lever bracket or select lever bracket (A).

Fig 4: Lever Bracket (A) And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Release the clips (A, B) from the front floor carpet (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Clips (A, B), Front Floor Carpet (C), Hooks (D) And Fastener (E)
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Release the hooks (D) with a flat-tip screwdriver by pushing the screwdriver toward the door, then lift upwards. Pull the fastener (E) out, then remove the carpet.
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 and antenna lead are routed correctly.
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Set the clock.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the audio presets.