Front Carpet Replacement

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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.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing 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 audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
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 on FRONT DOOR SILL AREA )
- Kick panel, both sides (see step 2 on FRONT DOOR SILL AREA )
- 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 DASHBOARD/STEERING HANGER BEAM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Fuel fill door opener cover (see step 2 on FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER REPLACEMENT )
- Driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's dashboard undercover (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: Pulling Up Accelerator Pedal
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Detach the clips, then remove the footrest (A). Fastener Locations > : Clip, 2

Fig 2: Identifying Footrest With Clip
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Disconnect the antenna lead (A), the side curtain airbag subharness connector (B), and the parking brake switch (C). Detach the harness clips (D).

Fig 3: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Subharness Connector And Parking Brake Switch
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Remove the bolts securing the select lever bracket (A).

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

Fig 5: Identifying Front Floor Carpet With Clips
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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 Velcro 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 if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips, hooks, and Velcro fastener into place securely.
- Push the accelerator pedal into place securely, and after installing, make sure the accelerator pedal does not come off the floor by pulling it up.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).