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Removal Procedure

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.


    Object Number: 303651  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the inboard seat belt buckles (as needed). Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Left Front or Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Right Front in Seat Belts.
  3. Remove the seat belt retractor covers. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front in Seat Belts.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  5. Remove the center console (as applicable). Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  6. Remove the carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  7. Remove the following components from under the instrument panel:
  8. • The closeout / insulator panel-right. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
    • The closeout  / insulator panel-left. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  9. Ensure care is taken when carpeting is removed that seat wiring is pushed through the opening in the carpet.
  10. Remove the floor carpet (2).

Installation Procedure

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.


    Object Number: 303651  Size: SH
  1. Position the floor carpet (2).
  2. Pull the seat wiring through the opening in the carpet.
  3. Install the following components under the instrument panel:
  4. • The closeout / insulator panel-left. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
    • The closeout / insulator panel-right. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  5. Install the carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  6. Install the center console (as applicable). Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  7. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  8. Install the seat belt retractor covers. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front in Restraints.
  9. Install the inboard seat belt buckles (as applicable). Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Left Front or Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Right Front in Restraints.
  10. Install the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.