Carpet: Service and Repair
Carpet ReplacementSRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures 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
- Rear seat side bolsters, both sides, 4-door
- Kick panels, both sides
- Door sill trim, both sides, 2-door
- Front door sill trim, both sides, 4-door
- Seat side trim, both sides, 4-door
- Center console, without console armrest , with console armrest
- Driver's dashboard under cover
- Passenger's dashboard lower cover
2. Remove the nut (A), and using a 6 mm hex wrench, release the clip (B), then remove the footrest (C).
3. Using a utility knife, cut the carpet (A) under the heater area (B) on the driver's side, and cut out the shift lever area (C) and parking brake lever area (D) as shown. Release the hook (E), then pull back the carpet.
4. Remove the clip (A), and release the fasteners (B), then remove the carpet (C). 2-door: Pull the carpet out from both side trim panels.
5. Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
- Make sure the seat harnesses are routed correctly.
- Slip the slit (A) in the carpet over the hook.
- 2-door: Slip the carpet under the side trim panel on each side properly.
- Replace the clip if it's damaged.
- Reattach the cut areas under the heater around the shift lever and parking brake lever with wire ties.
- When installing new carpet, cut the carpet (B) under the heater area (C), and around the shift lever (D) and parking brake lever (E). After installing the new carpet, reattach the cut areas (D, E) with wire ties.