The engine side dash mat is composed of a thermoplastic rubber. The material is flexible. In order to service the dash mat or in order to make any repair behind the mat, complete one of the following steps:

Do not cut the dash mat unless it is necessary. If you cut the mat, complete the following steps in order to repair the cut:

1. Lightly sand the area around the cut in order to prepare the surface.
2. Apply contact cement between the following areas:

•	The cut surface

•	The surrounding area

3. Allow the cement to cure before applying pressure to the repaired area.