Engine Dash Mat Replacement - Side
The engine side dash mat is composed of a thermoplastic rubber. The material is flexible. In order to service the dash mat or in order to make any repair behind the mat, complete one of the following steps:
- Locally pull the dash mat away.
- Remove the dash mat.
- Pull the dash mat aside in order to make a repair behind the dash.
- Cut the dash mat.
Do not cut the dash mat unless it is necessary. If you cut the mat, complete the following steps in order to repair the cut:
- Lightly sand the area around the cut in order to prepare the surface.
- Apply contact cement between the following areas:
- The cut surface
- The surrounding area
- Allow the cement to cure before applying pressure to the repaired area.