Carpet: Service and Repair
Floor Covering Replacement
Special Tools Required
- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information 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 removing components.
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the floor covering.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.
Front Floor Covering
1. Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides Front Seat Removal/Installation
- Door sill trim, both sides Service and Repair
- Kick panels, both sides Service and Repair
- Passenger's dashboard undercover Passengers Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Center lower cover Dashboard Center Lower Cover Removal/Installation
- Center console Center Console Removal/Installation (SC Models)
- Subwoofer, for some models Service and Repair
2. Remove the front floor covering (A).
-1 Remove the clips.
Release the Velcro fastener (B), then pull back the floor covering from under the heater unit.
-3 Release the Velcro fasteners (C) on the front edge of the floor covering, then pull back the floor covering from under the dashboard.
3. Install the floor covering in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the floor covering.
- Make sure the seat wire harnesses are routed correctly.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.
Rear Floor Covering
1. Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides Front Seat Removal/Installation
- Door sill trim, both sides Service and Repair
- Rear side trim panel, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area
- Center console Center Console Removal/Installation (SC Models)
2. Remove the clips, then remove the rear floor covering (A).
3. Install the floor covering in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the floor covering.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.