How to Install Carpet in Autos

The carpet in your car car take a lot of abuse. From muddy shoes to spilled drinks, it all ends up on the carpet, and it is typically very difficult to remove any of those stains. If the carpet is damaged beyond repair, one way to fix the problem is to remove it entirely and replace it with new carpet. You can buy many different types of pre-molded carpet kits designed to fit your car perfectly.

Things You'll Need

• 3/8-inch ratchet and socket set
• Vehicle-specific carpet kit
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Razor blades

Instructions

1. Lay out the vehicle-specific carpet kit in the sun, preferably on concrete or asphalt. Allow it to sit in the sun for at least an hour to warm up the rubber mat underneath the carpet fibers and make it easier to install.

2. Open up all of the doors on the vehicle. Unbolt the seats from the floor using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Pull the seats out of the car and set them to the side. Unbolt any console from the car using the phillips-head screwdriver. Take out any other interior panels around the carpet by hand to release the clips holding them in place. Pull out the old carpet.

3. Lay out the replacement carpet on the floor of the car. Cut holes in the carpet where the seats mount up, as well as any other spots where there were holes in the previous carpet.

4. Mount the center console, seats, and interior panels.