Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement




Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front seats. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement (Split Bench Seat Replacement) or to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) in Seats:
2. Remove the front floor center console, if equipped. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Impala) (Front Floor Console Replacement)Front Floor Console Replacement (Monte Carlo) (Front Floor Console Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Rear Seat Cushion Replacement) in Seats.
4. Remove the carpet retainers. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement) and to Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement).
5. For the Impala, remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) ().
6. Remove the rear lower quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) (Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement)Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Monte Carlo) (Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement).
7. 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.

1. Install the carpet into the vehicle.
Reach under the carpet and feed the power seat adjusters, vacuum connector and seat belt warning wire connector through the slits in the carpet where required.
2. Install the rear quarter lower trim. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) (Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement)Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement (Monte Carlo) (Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement).
3. For the Impala, install the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Impala) ().
4. Install the carpet retainers. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement) and to Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement).
5. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement (Rear Seat Cushion Replacement) in Seats.
6. Install the front floor center console, if equipped. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Impala) (Front Floor Console Replacement)Front Floor Console Replacement (Monte Carlo) (Front Floor Console Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
7. Install the front seats. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement (Split Bench Seat Replacement) or to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) in Seats: