Carpet Replacement

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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.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
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 )
- 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 )
Detach the hooks (A), then remove the footrest plate (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Hooks And Footrest Plate
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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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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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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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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.