Carpet Replacement - Front

Carpet Replacement - Front

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front seats.

2. Remove the front floor center console, if equipped.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion.
4. Remove the front seat carpet retainers.
5. For the Impala, remove the following components:

1. The lower trim panel.
2. The center pillar lower trim panel.

6. Remove the rear lower quarter trim panel.
7. Using J 38778, remove the push-in retainers that secure the carpet on top of the rocker panels.
8. Remove the carpet from the vehicle.

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.




1. Install the carpet into the vehicle.
Reach under the carpet and feed the following connectors through the slits in the carpet where required:

* The power seat adjusters
* The center console power port
* The seat belt warning wire connector

2. Install the push-in retainers that secure the carpet on top of the rocker panels.
3. Install the rear quarter lower trim.
4. For the Impala, install the following components:

1. The center pillar lower trim panel.
2. The lower trim panel.

5. Install the front seat carpet retainers.
6. Install the rear seat cushion.
7. Install the front floor center console, if equipped.
8. Install the front seats.