Rear Carpet Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.
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 )
- Front door sill trim, both sides (see step 3 on FRONT DOOR SILL AREA )
- Rear door sill trim, both sides (see step 2 on REAR DOOR SILL AREA )
- Center console rear section (see CENTER CONSOLE REAR SECTION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- B-pillar lower trim, both sides (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM )
Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bolt, driver's side (see step 5 on FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT ).
Detach the harness clip (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Harness Clip
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Release the clips (A) securing the front floor carpet (B) and rear floor carpet (C).

Fig 2: Cutting Carpet In Areas
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Release the hooks (D) with a flat-tip screwdriver by pushing the screwdriver toward the door, then lifting upwards. Cut the carpet in the areas (E) shown, 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 and hooks into place securely.