Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1711

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Interior Trim
Carpet Replacement (cont'd)
11. If necessary, from back of the carpet, release the
hooks (A) of the base (B) with a flat-tip screwdriver,
and push up the projections of the holder from the
base to remove the floor mat holder (C).
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C
B
12. If necessary, remove the staples (A) by prying them
with a flat-tip screwdriver, then remove the hook
(B).
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A
B
13. If the hook (A) is removed, reinstall the hook to the
carpet (B) with new staples (C); fit the projection (D)
of the hook to the notch in the carpet, then staple
the hook. Bend the projected staple with a flat-tip
screwdriver.
Staple (for one-piece type carpet):
Height 9 mm (0.35 in.)
Width 12 mm (0.47 in.)
Thickness 0.5 mm (0.02 in.)
Staple (for two-piece type front carpet):
Height 13 mm (0.51 in.)
Width 12 mm (0.47 in.)
Thickness 0.5 mm (0.02 in.)
One-piece type carpet
A
D
A
C
14. Install the carpet in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
• Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the
carpet.
• Make sure the seat harnesses are routed
correctly (one-piece type carpet).
• Slip the holes in the carpet over the rear heater
ducts (one-piece type carpet).
• If the clips fastening the carpet to the floor are
damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with
new ones (two-piece type front carpet).
• Replace the clips fastening the carpet to both
door sill areas with new ones.
• Push the Velcro fastener and the clips into place
securely.
• Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure
(see page 22-89).
• If necessary, adjust the parking brake cable
(see page 19-7).
Two-piece type carpet
B
B C
D
A
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