Carpet Replacement

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 performing 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 )
- Second row seats, both sides (see SECOND ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Third row seats, both sides (see THIRD ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Kick panels, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREA )
- B-pillar lower trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREA )
- Console side trim, both sides (see step 4 in CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Console rear trim (see step 5 in CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Remove the carpet (A).
- -1 Release the fastener (B), then pull back the carpet from under the dashboard and center console (C).
- -2 Pull out the carpet from under both rear side trim panels (D).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Carpet
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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 are routed correctly.
- Slip the carpet under both rear side trim panels and center console properly.