Carpet: Service and Repair

Carpet 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 carpet.

- Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.

1. Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides Front Seat Removal/Installation

- Rear seat assembly Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- Front door sill trim, both sides Service and Repair

- Rear door sill trim, both sides Service and Repair

- B-pillar lower trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas

- Kick panel, both sides Service and Repair

- Center console Center Console Removal/Installation

- Dashboard center lower cover Dashboard Center Lower Cover Removal/Installation

- Rear seat leg guide cover Rear Seat Leg Guide Replacement

2. Detach the hooks (A), then remove the footrest plate (B).






3. Remove the nut, and release the clip using a 6 mm socket wrench, then remove the footrest (A).






4. Remove the carpet (A).
-1 Remove the clips.
-2 Pull back the rear passenger's area of the carpet.
-3 Release the Velcro fastener (B), then pull back the carpet from under the dashboard.
-4 Pull both seat wire harnesses (C) out through the slit in the carpet.

Front area





Rear area





5. If necessary, remove the screw, then remove the tie-down hook (A) from each side.

6. Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Slip the slit in the carpet over the hooks on the rear heater upper duct.

- Push the clips into place securely.