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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2001 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 896861 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seats. Refer to the Front Seat Removal.

    2. Object Number: 896495 Size: SH
  2. Remove the center console .Refer to Center console Removal.

    3. Object Number: 896480 Size: SH
  3. Remove hinge pillar molding. refer to Hinge Pillar Trim Removal procedure in this section of the service manual.

    4. Object Number: 896658 Size: SH
  4. Remove the carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Removal .

    5. Object Number: 896597 Size: SH
  5. Remove the carpet retaining fastener from the driver side.
  6. Observe the carpet cut under the right side of the HVAC module. Continue to cut the carpet enough to remove the carpet from the HVAC module.
  7. Remove the carpet from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 896597 Size: SH
  1. Cut the replacement carpet in the same location as the removed carpet.
  2. Install the front carpet in the vehicle tucking the carpet under the HVAC module and under the shift rod. Make sure that the carpet is properly placed to prevent wrinkles.
  3. Install the driver side carpet retaining fastener.

    4. Object Number: 896480 Size: SH
  4. Install the hinge pillar. Refer to Hinge Pillar Trim Installation.

    5. Object Number: 896658 Size: SH
  5. Install the carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Installation.

    6. Object Number: 896495 Size: SH
  6. Install the center console. Refer to Center Console Installation.

    7. Object Number: 896861 Size: SH
  7. Install the seats. Refer to the Front Seat Installation.