Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
- Remove the front seats. Refer to
Front Seat Replacement - Bucket
in Seats.
- Remove the center floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the carpet retainers. Refer to
Front Carpet Retainer Replacement
and to
Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement
.
- Remove the anchor bolts from the front seat
belt retractors.
- Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement
in Seats.
- On the sedan, pull the lower clips to disengage the clips from the center pillar
garnish molding.
- Remove the carpet 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.
- Position the carpet in the vehicle. Align the front holes over
the weld studs in the floor pan. Ensure that the carpet is lying properly over the
console area. Tuck the carpet behind the H brace. Fit the carpet over all of the
rear seat heat ducts.
- On the sedan, tuck the carpet edge under the center pillar lower trim. Push
the clips to engage the clips to the lower trim.
- Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement
in Seats.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the anchor bolts to the front seat belt retractors.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
- Install the carpet retainers. Refer to
Front Carpet Retainer Replacement
and to
Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement
.
- Install the center floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Install the front seats. Refer to
Front Seat Replacement - Bucket
in Seats.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.