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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Floor Coverings and Headlinings 🢒 Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71215 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 333455 Size: SH
  2. Remove the door sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 71197 Size: SH
  3. Remove the accelerator pedal stop bracket.

    4. Object Number: 282004 Size: SH
  4. Remove the driver foot rest.

    5. Object Number: 1504840 Size: SH
  5. Pull the carpet back and disconnect the air duct from the passenger side only.
  6. Pull the intermediate carpet from under lock pillar trim and reposition up out of the way.
  7. Pull the carpet from under the instrument panel and accessory trim plate.
  8. Pull the seat electrical connector down through the carpet, if equipped.
  9. Remove the carpet.
  10. Remove the carpet air outlet, if necessary, by turning the air outlet counterclockwise.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1504840 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. Position the carpet over the floor.
  2. Install the carpet air outlet into the carpet to the passenger side only.
    3. 2.1. Rotate the air outlet 45 degrees counterclockwise and insert the outlet into the front of the carpet.
    2.2. Rotate the air outlet 45 degrees clockwise to lock in position.
  3. Connect the air duct to the carpet air outlet on the passenger side only.
  4. Tuck the carpet under the accelerator pedal.

    5. Object Number: 71197 Size: SH

    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.

  5. Install the accelerator pedal stop.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the stop nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 282004 Size: SH
  6. Install the driver side foot rest.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the foot rest nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1504840 Size: SH
  7. Tuck the carpet under the instrument panel and accessory trim plate.
  8. Pull the seat electrical connector through the slit in the carpet.

    9. Object Number: 333455 Size: SH
  9. Install the side sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  10. Reposition the intermediate carpet over the floor carpet.

    11. Object Number: 71215 Size: SH
  11. Install the seat. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Replacement .