Carpet: Service and Repair

Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; 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.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.
- 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
- Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Removal/Installation
- Front door sill trim, both sides Service and Repair
- Rear door sill trim, both sides Service and Repair
- Kick panels, both sides Service and Repair
- B-pillar lower trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
- 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
- Stereo amplifier Stereo Amplifier Removal/Installation (With Navigation System)
- Navigation unit (if equipped) Service and Repair

2. Detach the clips, then remove the footrest (A).






3. Detach the clip, then remove the rear heater joint (A).





4. Disconnect the connectors in the dashboard lower center sections Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/Installation.

5. Remove the bolts (A, B), and remove the dashboard center brackets (C).






6. Remove the bolts of the A/T shift lever bracket (A), then separate the A/T shift lever bracket from the center frame (B) by moving it to the driver's side. Do not disconnect of the A/T shift cable.






7. Detach the clips and release the Velcro fastener (A), then pull back the front carpet (B) from under the dashboard.






8. From back of the front carpet: Release the hooks (A) of the base (B) with a flat-tip screwdriver, and push up the projections of the holder from the base to remove the floor mat holder (C).






9. Detach the clips, then pull up the rear carpet from under the seat side bolster both sides. Pull back the rear carpet (A), and remove it.





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

- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the front and rear carpets.
- Make sure the seat harnesses are routed correctly.
- Slip the rear carpet under both seat side bolster.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the fasteners and clips into place securely.
- If necessary, adjust the shift cable. Adjustments