GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  4. Remove the front seat belt anchor bolts form the floor pan.
  5. Remove the seat belt anchor plate from the floor pan.
  6. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  7. On the coupe, remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. On the sedan, remove the lower rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Remove the floor carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .

    10. Object Number: 480911 Size: SH
  10. Remove the floor carpet.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 480911 Size: SH

    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. Install the floor carpet.
  2. Install the floor carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  3. On the sedan install the lower rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. On the coupe install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Install the seat belt anchor plate to the floor pan.

    7. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  7. Install the front seat belt anchor bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  8. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  9. Install the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  10. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with SIAB. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.