Carpet Retainer Replacement (Sedan)

Carpet Retainer Replacement (Sedan)

Removal Procedure

Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR repairs.

1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 in Restraint Systems.




2. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel.
3. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar.
4. Pull up on the carpet retainer (1) to disengage the fasteners.
5. Remove the carpet retainer (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the carpet retainer (1) in the vehicle.
2. Press down on the carpet retainer (1) until fasteners are fully engaged.
3. Install the center pillar upper trim panel.
4. Install the rear quarter trim lower panel.
5. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7, and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 in Restraints Systems.