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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 G8 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the following components if required :
    3. • Front sill trim plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement.
    • Sill panel trim. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement.
    • Rear panel trim plate. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement.
    • Rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement.
    • Front seat belt retaining bolts. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement.
    • Body hinge pillar trim assembly on both sides. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement.
    • Both front seat assemblies. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
    • Park brake assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement.
    • Instrument panel lower trim plate assembly both sides. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement.
    • Instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.
    • Floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.

    Object Number: 1939408 Size: SH
  3. Remove the retaining clips (2) from the front floor carpet assembly (1).

    4. Object Number: 1939391 Size: SH

    Important: If the carpet is being replaced, tearing along the perforated line is not necessary.

  4. From inside the left-hand footwell, grasp the edge of the hole in the front carpet assembly around the evaporator drain hose (1) and carefully tear open along the perforated line (2).
  5. Slide the remaining flap of carpet out from under the (HVAC) unit (3).
  6. Carefully remove the front floor carpet.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1939405 Size: SH

    Important: If a new carpet is being installed, prior to installation, cut along the perforated line that runs from the carpet forward edge to the forward edge of the radio bracket cut-out.

  1. Carefully install the front carpet (1) ensuring the cut-outs (2) and (4) are correctly aligned.
  2. Install the retaining clips (3) to the front of the carpet.
  3. Install the following components as per removal:
    4. • Floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
    • Instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.
    • Instrument panel lower trim plate assembly both sides. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement.
    • Park brake assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement.
    • Both front seat assemblies. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
    • Body hinge pillar trim assembly on both sides. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement.
    • Front seat belt retaining bolts. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement.
    • Rear panel trim plate. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement.
    • Sill panel trim. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement.
    • Rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement.
    • Front sill trim plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement.
  4. Connect the battery ground lead to the vehicle. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  5. Carry out testing of all electrical components removed, to ensure correct operation.