Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Removal Procedure






Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the front seats.
3. Remove the center floor console.
4. Remove the carpet retainers.




5. Remove the anchor bolts from the front seat belt retractors.
6. Remove the rear seat cushion.




7. On the sedan, pull the lower clips to disengage the clips from the center pillar garnish molding.
8. Remove the carpet from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

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. Position the carpet in the vehicle. Align the front holes over the weld studs in the floor pan. Ensure that the carpet is lying properly over the console area. Tuck the carpet behind the H brace. Fit the carpet over all of the rear seat heat ducts.




2. On the sedan, tuck the carpet edge under the center pillar lower trim. Push the clips to engage the clips to the lower trim.
3. Install the rear seat cushion.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the anchor bolts to the front seat belt retractors.

Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).




5. Install the carpet retainers.
6. Install the center floor console.
7. Install the front seats.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.