SRX RWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2006)
Carpet: Service and Repair
Carpet Replacement - Intermediate
Carpet Replacement - Intermediate
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precautions () in Service Precautions.
Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door
pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the
SIS.
1. Remove the front seats.
2. Remove the center console.
3. Remove the rear seat.
4. Remove the front carpet retainers.
5. Remove the rear carpet retainers.
6. Remove the center pillar garnish moldings.
7. Using a J 38778 disconnect the push-in retainers at the rear ducts.
8. Carefully lift the rear carpet in order to disengage the front floor ducts (4) from the rear floor duct assembly.
9. Remove the intermediate carpet (3) from the vehicle.
10. Using the J 38778 disconnect the push-in retainers from the air ducts to carpet.
11. Remove the air ducts from the carpeting.
Installation Procedure
1. Place the rear air distribution ducts to the carpet.
2. Install the push-in retainers in order to secure the air distribution ducts to the intermediate carpet.
Caution: All floor pan insulator material must meet Federal Vehicle Safety Standards for flammability. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
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.
3. Place the carpet (3) into the vehicle.
4. Ensure the electrical connectors are exposed above the carpeting.
5. Angle the front edge of the carpeting in order to attach the HVAC ducts to the front carpeting duct assembly (4).
6. Ensure the floor ducts are securely attached to the floor duct assembly.
7. Install new push-in retainers.
