Door Sill Carpet Replacement?

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Jun 26, 2008 | 02:26 AM

RandyJ75

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Door Sill Carpet Replacement?

Has anyone replaced the carpet on the door sills of a '90-'96? I will be replacing the carpet in my car, and was wondering how hard is was to do. I have new front speaker covers that I removed the cloth/carpet from, that was pretty easy, but the door sill looks much more difficult. Any tips would be appreciated.

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Jun 26, 2008 | 07:56 AM

louisjames

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they are easy, undoo the plastic peice near door catch (2 screws) then undo the 2 screws in the carpet on sides, then whole thing lifts up and out.

Jun 26, 2008 | 10:40 AM

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OK, maybe I did not make my self clear, I know how to remove them from the car, I need to know if anyone has removed/replaced the carpet from the plastic? And how it was done it?

Jun 26, 2008 | 10:54 AM

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its glued on to plastic. i would just re glue.

Jun 26, 2008 | 01:31 PM

RandyJ75

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The problem is removing the old carpet. I was wondering if anyone had done this?

Jun 26, 2008 | 02:38 PM

louisjames

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yes its glued on, remove the rubber surround and just peel it off.

Jun 26, 2008 | 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by louisjames

yes its glued on, remove the rubber surround and just peel it off.

If they won't peel easily enough, try placing in the sun on a hot afternoon. The heat should help soften old glue.

Jun 26, 2008 | 03:22 PM

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If they won't peel easily enough, try placing in the sun on a hot afternoon. The heat should help soften old glue.

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Jun 26, 2008 | 06:31 PM

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The problem is removing the old carpet. I was wondering if anyone had done this?

It's a PIA for sure. Bear in mind though that the replacement carpet is larger to allow for trimming.

Jun 27, 2008 | 01:48 AM

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RandyJ75

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If they won't peel easily enough, try placing in the sun on a hot afternoon. The heat should help soften old glue.

Anyone use a heat gun? would that work, or would it create too much heat?

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