Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

1. Remove these items:
   • Front seats, both sides (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Rear seat assembly (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Front door sill trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS  )
   • Rear door sill trim, both sides (see step  4 )
   • B-pillar lower trim, both sides (see B-pillar Trim  )
   • Kick panel, both sides (see step  3 )
   • Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Dashboard center lower cover (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Rear seat leg guide cover (see REAR SEAT LEG GUIDE REPLACEMENT )
2. Detach the hooks (A), then remove the footrest plate (B).
   Fig 1: Detaching Hooks

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3. Remove the nut (A), and using a 6 mm socket wrench, release the clip (B), then remove the footrest (C).
   Fig 2: Removing Footrest With Torque Specifications

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4. Remove the carpet (A).
   • 1 Remove the clips.
   • 2 Pull back the rear passenger's area of the carpet.
   • 3 Pull back the carpet from under the dashboard.
   • 4 Pull both seat wire harnesses (B) out through the slit in the carpet.

     Front area 

     Fig 3: Removing Carpet (Front area)

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     Rear area 

     Fig 4: Removing Carpet (Rear Area)

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5. If necessary, remove the screw, then remove the tie-down hook (A) from each side.
   Fig 5: Removing Tie-Down Hook

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6. Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpet.
   • Replace any damaged clips.
   • Slip the seat harnesses through the slit in the carpet correctly.
   • Push the clips into place securely.