Carpet Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim pieces.

Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
- Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Front seats, both sides (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Kick panels, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
- Front door sill trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
- B-pillar lower trim, both sides (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM ).
- Rear door sill trim, both sides (see REAR DOOR SILL AREA ).
- Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Pry up the gap detach the clips and pins (A), then remove the footrest (B).

Fig 1: Detaching Clips And Pins
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the front portion of the carpet (A).
1. Cut the carpet in the area (B) shown, then remove the carpet.
2. Pull the seat harnesses (C) out through the holes in the carpet.
Fig 2: Identifying Front Portion Of Carpet
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 seat harnesses are routed correctly.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened replace them with new ones.
- When installing new carpet, cut the carpet (A) in the area (B) as shown.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
Fig 3: Identifying Carpet Area
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.