Front Carpet Replacement

Front Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing 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 the other interior trim pieces.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1. Remove these items:

- Front seats, both sides Front Seat Removal/Installation
- Kick panels, both sides
- Driver's dashboard undercover Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Passenger's dashboard undercover Passenger's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Center console Center Console Removal/Installation
- Steering joint cover Steering Column Removal/Installation
- Shift cable Service and Repair
- Shift lever bracket base A/T Shift Lever Removal

2. Release the hooks (A), then remove the accelerator pedal clip (B).






3. While pushing down the return spring (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver, pull back the accelerator pedal (B) to release the hook (C).






4. Remove the footrest (A) by pulling it to detach the clips.






5. Remove the bolts, then remove the yaw rate-lateral/(longitudinal) acceleration sensor mounting bracket (A). Detach the harness clips (C), and remove the TORX ground bolt (D) with a TORX T30 bit. Disconnect the SRS unit connector B.






6. Detach the clips (A, B) fastening the carpet to both door sill areas.





7. Pull out the front carpet (C) from under the dashboard, then remove the carpet.

8. If necessary, release the hook (A) that is just under the arrow mark (B) on the floor mat holder (C) by prying up on the holder with a flat-tip screwdriver, and remove the holder through the slit (D) in the carpet (E).





9. Install the front carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- If you remove the accelerator pedal clip, replace it with a new one.
- If necessary, adjust the parking brake cable Adjustments.
- Push the clips into place securely.