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Rear Carpet Replacement

Rear Carpet Replacement

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.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.

1. Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides
- Rear seat cushion
- Front door sill trim, both sides
- Rear door sill trim, both sides
- Center console rear section
- B-pillar lower trim, both sides

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




3. Disconnect the antenna lead (A) and disconnect the side curtain airbag subharness connector (B). Detach the harness clip (C), and on A/T model, harness clips (D).




4. Release the clips (A) securing the front floor carpet (B) and rear floor carpet (C).
5. Release the hooks (D) with a flat-tip screwdriver by pushing the screwdriver toward the door, then lifting upwards. Cut the carpet in the areas (E) shown, then remove the carpet.
6. 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.