Procedures

Carpet Replacement

SRS components are located in this area Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and procedures in the SRS section 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.
- Rear seat cushion, 2-door, 4-door.
- Rear seat side bolsters, both sides, 4-door.
- Kick panels, both sides, 2-door, 4-door.
- Front door sill trim, both sides, 2-door, 4-door.
- Rear door sill trim, both sides.
- B-pillar lower trim, 4-door.
- Center console.
- Driver's dashboard center lower cover.
- Passenger's dashboard center lower cover.
- Parking brake lever.

2. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bolt, both sides, 2-door, 4-door.




3. Detach the clips, then remove the footrest (A).




4. M/T Model: Remove the bolts, then remove the center console bracket (A).




5. Disconnect the antenna lead (A) and antenna connector (B). Detach the harness clips (C), and using a Torx T30 bit, remove the ground bolt (D).




6. Remove the bolts securing the change lever bracket or select lever bracket (A).
7. Two-piece type: Release the clips (A) fastening the front carpet (B) and rear carpet(C). One-piece type: Release the clip (A) from middle of the carpet (D).




Two-piece type:




One-piece type

8. Release the hooks (E) with a flat-tip screwdriver, and the fastener (F), then remove the carpet (one-piece type) or the front and rear carpets (two-piece type).
9. Install the carpets(s) in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
- Make sure the seat harnesses and antenna lead are routed correctly.
- Replace the clip if it's damaged.