Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the 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 doing repairs or service.

1. 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 TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
   • B-pillar lower trim, both sides (see B-PILLAR TRIM )
   • Kick panel, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
   • 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 )
2. Detach the hooks (A), then remove the footrest plate (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Hooks And Footrest Plate

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3. Remove the nut, and release the clip using a 6 mm socket wrench, then remove the footrest (A).
   Fig 2: Footrest With Nut And Clip With Torque Specifications

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4. Remove the carpet (A).
   1. -1 Remove the clips.
   2. -2 Pull back the rear passenger's area of the carpet.
   3. -3 Release the Velcro fastener (B), then pull back the carpet from under the dashboard.
   4. -4 Pull both seat wire harnesses (C) out through the slit in the carpet.
   Fig 3: Identifying Carpet, Velcro Fastener And Seat Wire Harnesses

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   Rear area 

   Fig 4: Removing Carpet - Rear Area

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5. If necessary, remove the screw, then remove the tie-down hook (A) from each side.
   Fig 5: Tie-Down Hook With Screw With Torque Specifications

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6. Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

• Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
• If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
• Slip the slit in the carpet over the hooks on the rear heater upper duct.
• Push the clips and the Velcro fastener into place securely.