Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
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/mat to the vehicle.
2. Install the center floor air duct.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the screws to the center floor air duct.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb.in.).
4. Install the front side door lock pillar garnish molding, if required. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Left Side (See: Trim
Panel/Service and Repair/Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Left Side).
5. Install the trim plates to the front door openings. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement (See: Carpet Retainer Replacement).
6. Install the cowl side panel trim. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Cowl Side Trim Panel
Replacement).
7. Install the engine cover, if required. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (See: Access Cover/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Engine Cover Replacement).
8. Install the seats and the risers. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement (See: Seats/Service and Repair/Bucket Seat Replacement) in Seats.
Rear Floor Mat/Carpet Replacement (B31)
Rear Floor Mat/Carpet Replacement (B31)
Removal Procedure
1. Unsnap the seat belts from the second seat belt latches.
2. Remove the seats and the risers from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement (See: Seats/Service and Repair/Rear Bench Seat
Replacement) in Seats.
3. Remove the front and the rear door trim plates. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement (See: Carpet Retainer Replacement).
4. Remove the body side front lower trim panel, if required. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement (See: Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement).
5. Remove the bolt that retains each cargo net anchor to the floor of the vehicle, if equipped.
Important: The carpet bezels are retained by sonic weld and are not to be removed from the carpet.
6. Remove the carpet from the vehicle.
