Carpet: Service and Repair
Carpet ReplacementSRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and precautions and procedures 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.
- Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio preset buttons.
- Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes before beginning work.
1. Remove these items:
- Front seats
- Dashboard lower cover
- Rear console, M/T model, A/T model.
- Console panel
- Rear seat cushion, both sides, and the rear seat console
- Door sill trim, both sides, and the kick panel, both sides
- Slide bar, both sides
- Fuel fill door opener cover
- Floor mat anchors
2. Remove the carpet as shown.
3. 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.
- A/T model: Make sure the parking brake cables are connected correctly. Adjust the parking brake cables.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.