Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1024

3. Using a utility knife, cutthe carpet (A) atthe shift
lever area (B) and parking brake lever area (C) as
shown.
Remove the carpet (A).
-1 Remove the clip.
-2 Release the fasteners (B), then pull back the
carpet from under the dashboard.
-3 Remove the front lower portions of both rear
side trim panels (C) as necessarY.
-4 Pull the carpet out from both rear side trim
paners.
-5 lf necessary. remove ihe floor mat holders (D).
5. lnstallthe carpet in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. Take care notto damage, wrinkle, ortwistthe
carper.
. Make sure the seat harnesses are rouleo
correctly.
. Slip the carpet under the rear side trim panel on
each side properly.
. Replace the clip if it's damaged.
' Reattach thecutareas atthe shift lever and
parking brake lever with wire ties.
. When installing new carpet, cut the carpet at the
shift lever and parking brake lever. After
installing the new carpet, reattach the cut areas
with wire ties.
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