Rear Carpet Replacement

Rear Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1. Remove these items:

- Front seats, both sides Front Seat Removal/Installation
- Front door sill trims, both sides Service and Repair
- Rear door sill trims, both sides Service and Repair
- Center console Center Console Removal/Installation
- Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Removal/Installation
- Shift cable Service and Repair
- Shift lever bracket base A/T Shift Lever Removal

2. Remove the bolts, then remove the yaw rate-lateral/(longitudinal) acceleration sensor mounting bracket (A). Detach the harness clips (C), and remove the TORX ground bolt (D) with a TORX T30 bit. Disconnect the SRS unit connector B.






3. Remove the clips (A) securing the front carpet (B) and the rear carpet (C).





4. Pull out the rear carpet by detaching the clips (D), cut the carpet in the areas (E) shown, then remove the carpet.

5. Install the rear carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.