Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front seats. Refer to the following procedures in Seats:
- Remove the front floor center console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Impala) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Monte Carlo) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.
- Remove the front seat carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front .
- For the Impala, remove the following components:
- The lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Impala) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Monte Carlo) .
- The center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar (Impala) .
- Remove the rear lower quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Impala) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Monte Carlo) .
- Using J 38778 , remove the push-in retainers that secure the carpet on top of the rocker panels.
- Remove the carpet from the vehicle.