Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
Carpet: Removal and Replacement
Carpet - Front
Carpet Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
The floor carpet is a molded, one-piece design.
1. Remove the front seats.
2. Remove the console assembly.
3. Remove the floor carpet retainers.
4. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel.
5. Remove the front shoulder belt anchor bolts from the floor pan.
6. Remove the rear seat cushion.
7. Remove the floor carpet.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the floor carpet.
2. Install the rear seat cushion.
3. Install the front shoulder belt anchor bolts to the floor pan.
4. Install the center pillar lower trim panel.
5. Install the floor carpet retainers.
6. Install the console assembly.
7. Install the front seats.
Carpet Retainer
Carpet Retainer Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Starting at the rear edge, pull the floor carpet retainers upward in order to disengage the retaining clips.