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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 487 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCARPET REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Installation Procedure
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Any carpet service repair or replacement should be the same thickness, size and location as the original installation in the vehicle or vehicle damage and personal injury could result.
- Lay the front carpet (1) into the vehicle.
- Work the front edges of the carpet into place under the instrument panel.
- Install the floor vent into the floor ducts, if equipped.
- Install the center console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT FLOOR .
- Install the front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front .
- Install the center pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar .
- Install the front seats. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- BUCKET .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .
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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.