Carpet (Left Side)
CARPET (LEFT SIDE)
1. Remove the front seat. Seat - Removal.
2. Remove the rear center console. Center Console - Removal.
3. Remove the cover on center console. Center Console - Removal.
4. Remove the ashtray housing with the stowage compartment in the front of the center console. Center Console - Removal.
5. Remove the air outlet cover in the footwell.
6. Remove the door sill trim plate (4). Removal.
7. Remove the kick panel (2) in the left footwell by pulling the edge guard (1) off in the area of the kick panel (2). Remove the cap (3) with a small screwdriver, then remove the screw.
8. Remove the pedal cover.
9. Remove nut (1) attaching the accelerator pedal to the instrument panel structural duct.
10. Remove the nut (1) attaching the accelerator pedal to the floor. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the pedal from the welded stud.
11. Unhook the storage pocket (1) and remove it from the vehicle.
12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the parking brake switch (4).
13. Remove the plugs (3) and then remove the rear edge guard (2) in the lower area.
NOTE: Cut the single-piece carpet (1) along dotted lines in order to avoid time-consuming removal of the heater or air conditioning systems.
CAUTION: Do not damage the electrical and pneumatic lines!
14. Cut the carpet (1) in the transmission tunnel area along the dotted lines with a sharp knife.
CAUTION: Do not damage the electrical and pneumatic lines!
15. Cut the carpet (1) in the shift lever assembly area.
CAUTION: Do not damage the electrical and pneumatic lines!
16. Cut the carpet (1) in the footwell area under the front center console.
17. Lift at the rear while removing the carpet (1) from below the center console and then remove it from the vehicle.