CARPETS AND FLOOR MATSÐXJ
The carpets/mats are retained around the perime-
ter of the floor panel by the interior trim moldings
and trim panels. To remove a carpet/mat, all of the
retaining trim moldings and panels must be removed
along with all the interfering components (as appli-
cable):
²Seat(s).
²Parking brake lever cover.
²Floor console.
²Transmission and transfer case (if equipped) floor
shift cover/boot.
If necessary, refer to the applicable removal proce-
dure(s) within this manual.
FRONT CARPET/MATÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door sill inner scuff plates.
(2) Remove the front and rear seats (as applicable).
(3) As necessary, remove the trim panels and mold-
ings.
(4) Remove all other interfering components.
(5) Remove the carpet and mat from the floor
panel (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the carpet and mat on the floor panel.(2) Install all the components that were removed
to facilitate carpet/mat removal.
(3) Install the trim panels and moldings.
(4) Install the door sill inner scuff plates.
(5) Install the front and rear seats (as applicable).
Fig. 5 Spare Tire/Wheel Holddown Bolt and Bracket (RHD)
Fig. 6 Front Carpet and Mat
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CARPETÐYJ
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FRONT CARPET
SECTION
The passenger compartment front carpet section
(Fig. 1) is retained in place by the:
²Transmission/transfer case shift lever boots (Fig.
2).
²Passenger compartment rear carpet section.
²Velcro strips.
To remove and install a front carpet section (Fig.
1), it is necessary to remove and then install the shift
lever boots (Fig. 2).
Refer to the applicable component removal/installa-
tion procedures in this group.
When replacing a front carpet, position and cut
openings in carpet with a razor knife for shift levers
and boots (Fig. 2).
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT REAR CARPET
SECTION
The rear floor carpet section in the passenger com-
partment (Fig. 1) is retained in place by the:
²Front seats.
²Floor console.
²Shoulder belt buckle anchors.
²Door sill carpets.
To remove and then install the rear carpet section
(Fig. 1), it is necessary to remove and then install the
front seats and the floor console.
Refer to the applicable component removal/installa-
tion procedures in this group.
CARGO FLOOR CARPET
The cargo floor carpet (Fig. 1) is retained in place
by the:
²Rear seat.
²Shoulder belt buckle anchors.
²Wheelhouse carpets.
To remove and then install a cargo floor carpet, it
is necessary to remove and then install the rear seat.
Refer to the applicable component removal/installa-
tion procedures in this group.
WHEELHOUSE, DOOR SILL AND TAILGATE
CARPETS
The wheelhouse, door sill and tailgate carpets (Fig.
3) are retained in place with:
²Adhesive.
²Velcro strips.
²Screws.
Fig. 8 Console Cover Lock Removal/Installation
Fig. 1 Floor Carpets
Fig. 2 Shift Lever Boots
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