Carpet: Service and Repair

Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program.

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the 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.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides.
- Rear seat cushion.
- Rear seat side bolsters, both sides.
- Kick panels, both sides.
- Front door sill trim, both sides.
- Rear door sill trim, both sides.
- B-pillar lower trim.
- Center console.
- Driver's dashboard center lower cover.
- Passenger's dashboard center lower cover.
- Driver's dashboard undercover.
- Passenger's dashboard lower cover.
- Parking brake lever.
- Stereo amplifier.

4. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bolt, both sides.




5. Push the knob (A) back to release the hooks (B) then pull up the accelerator pedal (C).




6. Detach the clips, then remove the footrest (A).




7. M/T model: Remove the bolts, then remove the center console bracket (A).




8. Disconnect the antenna lead (A) and antenna connector (B). If equipped/disconnect the side curtain airbag subharness connector (C), and release the harness clamp (D). Detach the harness clips (E), and on A/T model, harness clips (F).




9. Remove the bolts securing the change lever bracket or select lever bracket (A).




10. Remove the floor mat holders (A) from the driver's side, and release the clip (B) from middle of the carpet (C).
11. Release the hooks (D) with a flat-tip screwdriver by pushing the screwdriver toward the door, then lift upwards. Pull the fastener (E) out, then remove the carpet.
12. 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 and antenna lead are routed correctly.
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Reset the clock.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's audio presets.