Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Acura 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.
Take care not to damage the dashboard or the other interior trim pieces.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Remove the front seat belt lower anchor from the seat, and remove the seat mounting bolts (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
- Kick panels, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
- B-pillar lower trims, both sides (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM )
- Front seats, both sides (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Steering joint cover (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
Remove the footrest (A) by pulling it to detach the clips.

Fig 1: Identifying Footrest And Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the carpet (A).
1. Detach the clips fastening the carpet to both door sill areas.
2. Release the Velcro fastener (B) on the front edge of the carpet, then pull back the carpet from under the dashboard.
3. Pull the floor wire harnesses (C) out through the slits (D).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Carpet, Velcro Fastener, Floor Wire Harnesses And Slits
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If necessary, release the hook (A) that is just under the arrow mark (B) on the floor mat holder (C) by prying up on the holder with a flat-tip screwdriver, and remove the holder through the slit (D) in the carpet (E).

Fig 3: Prying Up On Holder With Flat-Tip Screwdriver
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If necessary, detach the clip, then remove the carpet spacer (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Carpet Spacer And Clip
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle, or twist the carpet.
- Make sure the seat harnesses are routed correctly.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).