Carpet Replacement

Carpet Replacement

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 floor covering.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.

Front Carpet

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

2. Remove these items:

- Front seats, both sides Front Seat Removal/Installation
- Kick panels, both sides Service and Repair
- Dashboard center lower cover Dashboard Center Lower Cover Removal/Installation

3. Remove the front carpet (A).

1. Release the Velcro fasteners (B), then pull out the carpet from under the B-pillar lower trim (C).

2. Release the hooks (D) on both sides.

3. Release the Velcro fastener (E) on the front edge of the carpet, then pull back the carpet from under the dashboard.

4. Pull the seat harnesses (F) out through the holes in the carpet.





4. Install the front carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
- Make sure the seat harnesses are routed correctly.
- Slip the holes in the carpet over the rear heater ducts.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.

Rear Carpet

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.

1. Remove these items:

- Rear side trim panel, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area
- Detachable console or second row center seat
- Second row seats, both sides
- Third row seats, both sides Third Row Seat Removal/Installation

2. Detach the clips (A, B), then remove the third row seat striker cover (C).






3. Remove the screws (A, B) and detach the clip (C), then remove the second row seat striker covers (D, E, F), and the second row seat hook covers (G, H).






4. For some models: Release the Velcro fasteners (A), and remove the bolts, then remove the floor recess lid (B).






5. Pull up the front carpet (A), and release the Velcro fasteners (B). Detach the clips (C,D), then remove the rear carpet (E).





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

- Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.