Floor Carpet Auxiliary Mat Retainer Replacement
Floor Carpet Auxiliary Mat Retainer Replacement
Auxiliary Mat Retainer Identification
There are two different suppliers of auxiliary floor mat retainers for this vehicle, ITW and Saxonia. The style of the retainers for the mats and carpet are different for both suppliers. Additionally, the mat retainers and carpet retainers are NOT interchangeable between the two suppliers. Always determine the style of retainer used for a specific vehicle prior to replacing auxiliary mat retainers or carpet retainers.
Perform the following visual inspection of the auxiliary mat retainers to determine which style of retainer was used:
1. Remove the auxiliary mat from the vehicle.
2. Look at the backside of the retainer on the auxiliary mat. If the center of the lower section is round, the retainer was made by Saxonia (1). If the center of the lower section has a triangle, the retainer was made by ITW (2).
3. Once identification is complete, continue with the following replacement procedure. If replacement of the floor carpet retainer is necessary, refer to Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (ITW) Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (ITW)Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Saxonia) Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Saxonia).
Removal Procedure
Warning
Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
1. From the backside of the floor mat, cut four lines (1) through the plastic at the shown locations using a pair of cutters.
2. Using suitable pliers, break off each piece and push the remaining piece through the mat retainer hole.
Installation Procedure
1. Align the upper piece of the mat retainer (1) to center of the mat retainer hole. Turn the mat over while maintaining the center position of the retainer.
2. Install the lower piece of the mat retainer (2) onto the mat, aligning it with the upper retainer. Push down hard to engage several retention rings.
3. Lightly tap on the retainer with a rubber mallet to engage the remaining retention rings.
4. Install floor mat to vehicle.