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Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement




Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the front seats. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement) in Seats.
3. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
4. Remove the center pillar garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement).
5. Remove the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement).




6. Remove the front carpet (1).

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. Lay the front carpet (1) into the vehicle.
2. Work the front edges of the carpet into place under the instrument panel.
3. Install the floor vent into the floor ducts, if equipped.
4. Install the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
5. Install the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement)
6. Install the center pillar garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement).
7. Install the front seats. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (Bucket Seat Replacement) in Seats.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.