Front Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Acura 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 doing repairs or service.

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 the other interior trim pieces.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Kick panels, both sides (see FRONT DOOR SILL AREA )
- Driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's dashboard undercover (see GLOVE BOX DAMPER REPLACEMENT )
- Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Steering joint cover (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
- Shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT )
- Shift lever bracket base (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL )
Release the hooks (A), then remove the accelerator pedal clip (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Hooks And Accelerator Pedal Clip
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
While pushing down the return spring (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver, pull back the accelerator pedal (B) to release the hook (C).

Fig 2: Pulling Back Accelerator Pedal To Release Hook
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the footrest (A) by pulling it to detach the clips.

Fig 3: Identifying Footrest
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Remove the bolts, then remove the yaw rate-lateral/(longitudinal) acceleration sensor mounting bracket (A). Detach the harness clips (C), and remove the TORX ground bolt (D) with a TORX T30 bit. Disconnect the SRS unit connector B.

Fig 4: Acceleration Sensor Mounting Bracket, Detach Harness Clips And Torx Ground Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Detach the clips (A, B) fastening the carpet to both door sill areas.

Fig 5: Identifying Clips And Front Carpet
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Pull out the front carpet (C) from under the dashboard, then remove the carpet.
If necessary, release the hook (A) that is just under the arrow mark (B) on the floor mat holder (C) by prying up on the holder with a flat-tip screwdriver, and remove the holder through the slit (D) in the carpet (E).

Fig 6: Removing Holder Through Slit In Carpet
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the front carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- If you remove the accelerator pedal clip, replace it with a new one.
- If necessary, adjust the parking brake cable (see PEDAL FREE PLAY ).
- Push the clips into place securely.