GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 LSS 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Carpet Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 380843 Size: SH
  1. Pull downward the front and rear door weatherstrips (1) in order to remove the center pillar garnish moldings.
  2. Pull outward the center pillar garnish molding (2) in order to release the retainers securing the center trim to the body.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  4. Remove the rear finish shrouds.
  5. Pull upward the carpet retainer (3) in order to release the retainer from the floor support clips.
  6. Carefully slide the shoulder belt through the opening in the carpet retainer.
  7. Remover the carpet retainer (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 380843 Size: SH
  1. Slide the shoulder belt through the opening in the carpet retainer.
  2. Align the carpet retainer (3) to the floor support clips.
  3. Apply downward pressure to the carpet retainer in order to secure the retainer to the support clips.
  4. Install the rear finish shrouds.
  5. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  6. If the retainer clips on the center pillar garnish molding are damaged or broken, replace, do not reuse.
  7. Install the center pillar garnish molding (2).
  8. Push inward at the top and bottom in order to secure.
  9. Install the front and rear door weatherstrips (1) while applying pressure to the strips in order to secure.