Rear Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Rear Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precautions.

Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.




1. Remove the rear seat no. 1.
2. Remove the rear seat no. 2.
3. Remove the rear carpet retainers.
4. Remove the rear sill plate.
5. Remove the body side rear trim panels.
6. Remove the rear carpet (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Caution: All floor pan insulator material must meet Federal Vehicle Safety Standards for flammability. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or vehicle damage.

Caution: In order to avoid personal injury or vehicle damage when you repair or replace the carpet, use the same thickness and material size as the original installation. Always return the carpet to the original location.




1. Place the carpet (1) into the vehicle.
2. Ensure the electrical connectors are exposed above the carpeting.
3. Secure the rear carpet hook and latch material to the intermediate carpet in four places.
4. Press the carpet to the floorpan in order to remove any distortion from the carpet.
5. Install the body side trim panels.
6. Install the rear sill plate.
7. Install the rear carpet retainers.
8. Install the rear seat no. 2.
9. Install the rear seat no. 1.