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Rear Floor Mat/Carpet Replacement B 31

Removal Procedure

  1. Unsnap the seat belts from the second seat belt latches.
  2. Remove the seats and the risers from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  4. Remove the front and the rear trim plates. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  5. Remove the cowl side panel trim. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove the right front side door lock pillar garnish molding.
  7. Remove the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Remove the left body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  9. Remove the right body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  10. Remove the bolt that retains each cargo net anchor to the floor of the vehicle, if equipped.

  11. Object Number: 314670  Size: SH

    Important: The carpet bezels are retained by sonic weld and are not to be removed from the carpet.

  12. Remove the carpet from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 314670  Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the carpet into the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the bolt that retains each cargo net anchor to the floor of the vehicle, if equipped.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the right body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  6. Install the left body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  7. Install the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Install the cowl side panel trim. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the right front side door lock pillar garnish molding.
  10. Install the trim plates at the front and the rear doors. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  11. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  12. Install the seats and the risers. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement in Seats.
  13. Snap the seat belts to the second seat belt latches.

Rear Floor Mat/Carpet Replacement B 38

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seats and the risers. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement
  3. Remove the trim plates from the front and the rear doors. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  4. Remove the cowl side panel trim. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the right front side door lock pillar garnish molding.
  6. Remove the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Remove the left body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  8. Remove the right body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  9. Remove the bolt that retains each cargo net anchor to the floor of the vehicle, if equipped.

  10. Object Number: 314670  Size: SH

    Important: The carpet bezels are retained by sonic weld and are not to be removed.

  11. Remove the carpet from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 314670  Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the carpet into the vehicle.
  2. The carpet bezels are retained by sonic weld and are not to be removed.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the bolt that retains each cargo net anchor to the floor of the vehicle, if equipped.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the right body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  7. Install the left body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  8. Install the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the cowl side panel trim. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the right front side door lock pillar garnish molding.
  11. Install the trim plates from the front and the rear doors. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  12. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  13. Install the seats and the risers. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.