Carpet Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 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 interior trim.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove these items:
- Seats, both sides (see HEAD RESTRAINT TRIM REPLACEMENT )
- Door sill trims, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
- Rear tray (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR TRAY AREA )
- Steering joint cover (see step 6 on INSTALLATION )
- Parking brake lever (see PARKING BRAKE LEVER REPLACEMENT )
Remove the bolts (A, B) and detach the harness clips (C), then remove the base bracket (D).

Fig 1: Harness Clips, Base Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the carpet (A).
1. Cut the carpet in the area (B) as shown.
2. Pull out the floor wire harnesses (C) through the holes in the carpet.
3. Fold the carpet lightly, and pull out it through the door opening.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Carpet And Floor Wire Harnesses
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Heel stopper replacement
If necessary, detach the clip, then remove the heel stopper (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Heel Stopper With Clip
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Take care not to damage, wrinkle, or twist the carpet.
- Make sure the floor wire harnesses are routed correctly.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.