Carpet: Service and Repair
Carpet ReplacementSRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle, or twist the carpet.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.
1. Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides
- Driver's dashboard under cover
- Passenger's dashboard lower cover
- Rear seat cushion
- Kick panels, both sides
- Door sill trim, both sides
- Consoles, front and rear
2. Remove the nut (A), and use a 6 mm hex wrench, to release the clip (B), then remove the footrest (C).
3. Using a utility knife, cut the carpet (A) under the heater areas (B), and in the parking brake lever area (C) as shown, then pull back the carpet.
4. Remove the clip (A), and release the fasteners (B). Pull the carpet out from both rear side trim panels (D), then remove the carpet (C).
5. Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle, or twist the carpet.
- Make sure the seat harnesses are routed correctly.
- Slip the carpet under the rear side trim panel on each side properly.
- Replace the clip if it's damaged.
- Reattach the cut areas with wire ties.
- When installing a new carpet (A), cut it at areas (B) and (C). Work the carpet into place under the heater from both sides, and reattach the cut areas with wire ties.