Carpet Replacement

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 performing 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 prying components.
Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim pieces.

Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear seat assembly (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Front door sill trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
- Rear door sill trim, both sides (see step 4 )
- B-pillar lower trim, both sides (see B-pillar Trim )
- Kick panel, both sides (see step 3 )
- Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Dashboard center lower cover (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear seat leg guide cover (see REAR SEAT LEG GUIDE REPLACEMENT )
Detach the hooks (A), then remove the footrest plate (B).

Fig 1: Detaching Hooks
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Remove the nut (A), and using a 6 mm socket wrench, release the clip (B), then remove the footrest (C).

Fig 2: Removing Footrest With Torque Specifications
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Remove the carpet (A).
- 1 Remove the clips.
- 2 Pull back the rear passenger's area of the carpet.
- 3 Pull back the carpet from under the dashboard.
- 4 Pull both seat wire harnesses (B) out through the slit in the carpet.
  Front area
  
  Fig 3: Removing Carpet (Front area)
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  Rear area
  
  Fig 4: Removing Carpet (Rear Area)
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If necessary, remove the screw, then remove the tie-down hook (A) from each side.

Fig 5: Removing Tie-Down Hook
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Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
- Replace any damaged clips.
- Slip the seat harnesses through the slit in the carpet correctly.
- Push the clips into place securely.