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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA20043.5RLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 61 (INTERIOR TRIM)CARPET REPLACEMENT
2004 Acura 3.5RL
Carpet Replacement
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Carpet Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002 Acura 3.2CL, and 2001 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and precautions and procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle, or twist the carpet.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard or other interior trim pieces.
- Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio preset buttons.
- Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes before beginning work.
- Remove these items:
- Front seats (see FRONT SEATS )
- Dashboard lower cover (see DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear console. See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Console panel (see CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Rear seat cushion, both sides, and the rear seat console
- Door sill trim, both sides, and the kick panel, both sides
- Slide bar, both sides
- Fuel fill door opener cover
- Floor mat anchors
- Remove the carpet as shown.
- Install the 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 harness is routed correctly.
- Slip the slits in the carpet over the hooks.
- Replace any damaged clips.
- A/T model: Make sure the parking brake cables are connected correctly. Adjust the parking brake cables (see PARKING BRAKE ).
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
Fastener Locations
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.