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, both sides
- Front door sill trim, both sides
- Rear door sill trim, both sides
- Dashboard center lower cover
- Kick panels, both sides
- B-pillar lower trim
- Driver's dashboard undercover
- Passenger's dashboard undercover
- Center console
- Steering joint cover

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






3. Remove the clips.






4. Release the fasteners (A), then pull back the carpet (B) from under the dashboard.






5. Pull the seat harnesses (C) out through the hole in the carpet, then remove the carpet.
6. 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).






7. Install the carpet 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 routed correctly.
- 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.