Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 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, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Be careful not to damage the dashboard or the interior trim pieces.

Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
- Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Front seats, both sides (see FRONT SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT INSPECTION )
- Kick panels, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
- Front door sill trims, both sides (see FRONT DOOR SILL AREA )
- B-pillar lower trims, both sides (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM )
- Rear door sill trims, both sides (see REAR DOOR SILL AREA )
- Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Pry up the gap detach the clips and the pins (A), then remove the footrest (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Clips, Pins And Footrest
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the front area of the carpet (A).
1. Cut the carpet in the area (B) as shown, then remove the carpet.
2. Pull out the seat harnesses (C) through the holes in the carpet.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Carpet, Carpet Cut Area And Seat Harnesses
  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.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened replace them with new ones.
- When installing new carpet, cut the carpet (A) in the area (B) as shown.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Carpet And Cutting Area
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.