Carpet Retainer Replacement Sedan

Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in Restraints.



2. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
4. Pull up on the carpet retainer (1) to disengage the fasteners.
5. Remove the carpet retainer (1) from the vehicle.

1. Position the carpet retainer (1) in the vehicle.
2. Press down on the carpet retainer (1) until fasteners are fully engaged.
3. Install the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
4. Install the rear quarter trim lower panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
5. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling , and SIR Disabling and Enabling in Restraints.

Carpet Retainer Replacement Coupe

1. Disengage the tab at the hood latch release handle.



2. Starting at the rear, pull the carpet retainer upward to disengage the fasteners.
3. Remove the retainer (1) from the vehicle.

1. Position the retainer (1) into the vehicle.
2. Press down on the retainer (1) until fasteners are fully engaged.
3. Align the tab at the hood latch release handle. Press until fully engaged.