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 doing repairs or service.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. 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 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Kick panels, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS  )
   • Front door sill trim, both sides (see FRONT DOOR SILL AREA  )
   • Rear door sill trim, both sides (see REAR DOOR SILL AREA  )
   • B-pillar lower trim (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM  )
   • Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Driver's dashboard center lower cover (see DASHBOARD/STEERING HANGER BEAM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Passenger's dashboard center lower cover (see DASHBOARD/STEERING HANGER BEAM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Parking brake lever (see PARKING BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT )
   • Stereo amplifier (see STEREO AMPLIFIER REPLACEMENT )
4. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bolt, both sides (see FRONT SEAT BELT ).
5. Push; the knob (A) back to release the hooks (B), then pull up the accelerator pedal (C).
   Fig 1: Pulling Up Accelerator Pedal

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6. Detach the clips, then remove the footrest (A).
   Fig 2: Removing Footrest

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7. M/T model: Remove the bolts, then remove the center console bracket (A).
   Fig 3: Removing Center Console Bracket w/Torque Specification

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8. Disconnect the antenna lead (A) and antenna connector (B). If equipped, disconnect the side curtain airbag subharness connector (C), and release the harness clamp (D). Detach the harness clips (E), and on A/T model, harness clips (F).

   A/T model 

   Fig 4: Identifying Antenna Lead And Antenna Connector

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   M/T model 

   Fig 5: Identifying Antenna Lead And Antenna Connector (M/T Model)

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9. Remove the bolts securing the change lever bracket or select lever bracket (A).
   Fig 6: Removing Bolts Securing Change Lever Bracket w/Torque Specification

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10. Remove the floor mat holders (A) from the driver's side, and release the clip (B) from middle of the carpet (C).
    Fig 7: Removing Floor Mat Holders From Driver's Side

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11. Release the hooks (D) with a flat-tip screwdriver by pushing the screwdriver toward the door, then lift upwards. Pull the Velcro fastener (E) out, then remove the carpet.
12. 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 if the clip is damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace it with a new one.
    • Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
    • Reset the clock.
    • Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets.
    • Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).