Removal
Carpet Removal and Installation
Removal
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.
1. Battery Terminal (SRS) - Disconnection
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable and battery sensor (A) from the battery (B).
NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.
3. Disconnect the positive cable (C) from the battery.
4. Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
2. Both Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolts
1. Remove the anchor cover (A).
2. The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.
3. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
4. The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.
3. Both Front Seats
1. Remove both seat track end covers (A).
2. The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.
Front side
Rear side
3. Remove the seat mounting bolts (A).
4. The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.
Power seat
Manual seat
5. Disconnect the connectors (A).
6. Detach the harness clips (B).
7. The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.
8. With the help of an assistant, carefully remove both front seats through the front door opening.
4. Rear Seat Cushion
1. Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).
2. While pushing down the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).
3. Remove the rear seat cushion.
5. Both Front Door Sill Trims
1. Driver's side: Remove the cap (A) from the front door sill trim (B).
2. Driver's side: Remove the opener lock cylinder (C).
3. Driver's side: Remove the screw (A).
Driver's side
Passenger's side
4. Remove both front door sill trims (A).
6. Both Kick Panels
Driver's side
Passenger's side
1. Pull out both front door opening seals (A) as needed.
2. Remove both kick panels (B).
7. Both Rear Door Sill Trims
1. While pushing down on the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handle (B) to release the hook (C).
2. While pulling up the seat cushion, remove the rear door sill trim (D).
3. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
8. Front Door Opening Seal As Needed Both
1. Remove front door opening seal (A) as needed.
2. Repeat on the opposite side.
9. Both Rear Door Opening Seals as Needed
1. Remove the rear door opening seal (A) as needed.
2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
10. Both B-Pillar Lower Trims
1. Slide the front seat forward fully.
2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).
3. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.
11. Shift Lever Knob
Except K24Z7 engine
1. Lower the shift lever boot (A) to release the hooks from the boot.
2. Remove the shift lever knob (B).
K24Z7 engine
1. Lower the shift lever boot (A) to release the hooks from the boot.
2. Loosen the shift lever boot ring (B).
3. Remove the shift lever knob (C).
4. Remove the shift lever boot ring.
12. Center Console Panel
1. Remove the center console panel (A).
13. Cup Holder Panel Assembly
1. Remove the cup holder panel assembly (A).
14. Center Console
1. Remove the bolts (A).
2. Disconnect the connector (B).
3. Remove the console box mat (A).
4. Remove the bolts (B).
5. Disconnect the connector (A).
6. Remove the center console (A).
15. Steering Joint Cover
1. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
16. Footrest
1. For some models: Remove the lower clip (A) from the stud bolt (B) with a 6 mm hex socket wrench.
2. For some models: Remove the upper clip (C) from the stud bolt (D) with a flat-tip screwdriver, then remove the footrest (E).
17. Floor Carpet - 4-Door (M/T)
1. Remove the HVAC bracket (A).
2. Disconnect the connectors (A), and detach the harness clips (B).
Without load ABS box
With load ABS box
3. Disconnect the connectors (A), and detach the harness clips (B).
4. Detach the clips (A).
5. Release the hook and loop fastener (B).
6. Cut the carpet (C) in the area (D) as shown.
7. Pull out the seat harnesses (E), then remove the carpet.
8. If necessary, remove the floor mat holder (A).