Section 970 (Body - Interior): Carpets: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. Place floor silencer into position in vehicle (Figure).
  2. Insert rear floor carpet into position in vehicle.
  3. Insert front carpet. Move carpet into position under instrument panel. Work carpet rearward into position.
    CAUTION: Use care when pulling wires and connectors through the carpet.
  4. Pull wire harnesses and connectors through carpet.
  5. Install fasteners attaching carpet to floor (Figure).
  6. Install quarter trim panel. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  7. Install B-pillar lower trim. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  8. Install liftgate sill scuff plate. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  9. Install the floor stowage bin. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  10. Install cowl side trim panels. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  11. Install front and rear sill scuff plates. (Refer to INSTALLATION ), and (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  12. Install floor console base assembly. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  13. Install rear floor console. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  14. Install front floor console. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  15. Install front floor console shift bezel. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  16. Install shifter knob. (Refer to GEAR SHIFT KNOB ).
  17. Install second row seats. (Refer to SEATS ).
  18. Install first row seats. (Refer to SEATS ).
  19. Install front seats. (Refer to SEATS ).
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