Carpet

Replacement

SRS wire harnesses are routed near the carpet.
CAUTION:
•   All SRS electrical wiring harnesses are covered with yellow outer insulation.
•   Before disconnecting the SRS wire harness, install the short connector on the airbag (see page 23-273).
• Replace the entire affected SRS harness assembly if it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.

1. Remove:
•   Front seats (page 20-60) • Center lower cover (page 20-72)
•   Rear seat back and rear seat cushion (pages • Front seat belt lower anchor (page 20-65)
20-63,64)   • Center pillar lower trim (4D) (page 20-59)
•   Dashboard lower cover (page 20-74) • Footrest
•   Knee bolster (page 20-74)
•   Center console and rear console (page 20-72)

2. Pry out the clips and detach the door sill molding clips. Remove the hooks at the bottom of the center pillars (4D).
3. Cut the carpet first, then pull the carpet back as shown. SRS model:   Cut the ® area. Except SRS model: Cut the ®, ® areas.
4. Remove the carpet by sliding it rearward.
NOTE: When installing, reattach the cut area with a wire tie as shown.