Carpet: Service and Repair

Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program.

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures 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 prying components.
- 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
- Rear seat cushion
- Front door sill trim, both sides
- Rear door sill trim, both sides
- Kick panels, both sides
- B-pillar lower trim
- Driver's dashboard undercover
- Passenger's dashboard undercover
- Center console
- Steering joint cover
- Stereo amplifier
- Navigation unit (if equipped)




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.




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




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




7. Detach the clips and release the 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.
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Push the fasteners and clips into place securely.