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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.

  2. Object Number: 430295  Size: SH
  3. Remove the front seats. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  4. Remove the center console, if equipped. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  6. Remove the center pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  7. Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  8. Remove the rear carpet (2) from the vehicle.

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: 430295  Size: SH
  1. Lay the rear carpet (2) into the vehicle.
  2. Install the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  3. Install the center pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  5. Install the center console, if equipped. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Install the front seats. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.