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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

Caution: In order to avoid personal injury or vehicle damage when you repair or replace the carpet, use the same thickness and material size as the original installation. Always return the carpet to the original location.

  1. Remove the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the center console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  4. Object Number: 258829  Size: SH
  5. Remove the center pillar garnish moldings (1). Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 428068  Size: SH
  7. Remove the front sill plate (1) by gently prying upward.

  8. Object Number: 258256  Size: SH
  9. Remove the rear sill plate.

  10. Object Number: 258257  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors (4).
  12. Using tool J 38778 , remove the carpet retainers (3).
  13. Remove the floor carpet (1, 2).

Installation Procedure

Caution: In order to avoid personal injury or vehicle damage when you repair or replace the carpet, use the same thickness and material size as the original installation. Always return the carpet to the original location.


    Object Number: 258257  Size: SH
  1. Install the floor carpet (1, 2).
  2. Important: Align the carpet correctly. Take the following precautions:

       • Ensure that the carpet does not cover any contact points.
       • Ensure that the seats have metal-to-metal contact.
       • Ensure that the carpeting is lying flat.

  3. Install the center consol, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Install the carpet retainers (3).
  5. Connect the electrical connectors (4).

  6. Object Number: 428068  Size: SH
  7. Install the front sill plate (1).

  8. Object Number: 258256  Size: SH
  9. Install the rear sill plate.

  10. Object Number: 258829  Size: SH
  11. Install the center pillar garnish moldings (1). Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  12. Install the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  13. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.