Carpet: Service and Repair

Carpet Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures in the SRS section 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.

1. Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides
- Dashboard lower cover
- Rear console
- Console panel
- Rear vent duct
- Rear seat cushion
- Center pillar lower trim panel, both sides, and the kick panel, both sides.
- Front seat belt lower anchor bolt, both sides
- Fuel lid opener cover




2. Remove the bolts (A,B), then remove the spring (C), and disconnect the parking brake cables (D) from the equalizer (E).




3. Remove the clips (A, B, C), and release the retainers (D), hooks (E) and fasteners (F), then remove the carpet (G).
4. 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 harness is routed correctly.
- Slip the slits in the carpet over the hooks.
- Replace any damaged clips.
- Make sure the parking brake cables are connected correctly. Adjust the parking brake cables.