Carpet Replacement

Carpet Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8 (Coupe) SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8 (Sedan) .
2. Remove the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket) in Seats.
3. Remove the center floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Console Replacement - Front Floor) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
4. Remove the carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front (Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front) and to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Sedan) (Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Sedan))Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Coupe) (Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Coupe)) .




5. Remove the anchor bolts from the front seat belt retractors.
6. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Coupe) (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Coupe))Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Sedan) (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Sedan)) in Seats.




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. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Coupe) (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Coupe))Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Sedan) (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Sedan)) in Seats.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front (Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front) and to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Sedan) (Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Sedan))Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Coupe) (Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Coupe)) .
6. Install the center floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Console Replacement - Front Floor) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
7. Install the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket (Seat Replacement - Front Bucket) in Seats.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8 (Coupe) SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8 (Sedan) in SIR.