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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    CAUTION: In order to avoid personal injury or vehicle damage when you repair or replace the carpet, use the same thickness and material size as the original installation. Always return the carpet to the original location.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Carpet Retainers Over Clips
    GM900768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the carpet in the vehicle. Reach under the carpet and feed the following connectors through the slits in the carpet where required:
    • The power seat adjusters
    • The seat belt pretensioner connector
    • The seat belt warning wire connector
  2. Install the push-in retainers which hold the carpet on top of the rocker panels.
  3. Fig 2: Carpet Corner
    GM320787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Carefully insert the carpet underneath the pedals.
  5. Install the quarter lower trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower .
  6. Install the lower trim panel to the center pillar. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar .
  7. Install the garnish molding, lower. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Lower Pillar .
  8. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.
  9. Install the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  10. Install the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket in Seats.