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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 681 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCARPET REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front seats. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- FRONT BUCKET in Seats.
Remove the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT FLOOR in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to SEAT CUSHION REPLACEMENT -- REAR in Seats.
Remove the carpet retainers. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Remove the right and left closeout/insulator panels. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- RIGHT and CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Remove the lower trim panel from the center pillar. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER CENTER PILLAR .
Remove the carpet from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Front Carpet From Vehicle
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.