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

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling , SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the front seats. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Remove the center pillar garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 430295 Size: SH
  6. Remove the front carpet (1).

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 front carpet  (1) into the vehicle.
  2. Work the front edges of the carpet into place under the instrument panel.
  3. Install the floor vent into the floor ducts, if equipped.
  4. Install the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Install the front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  6. Install the center pillar garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  7. Install the front seats. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling , SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.