Removing the left front carpet

Preliminary work 

• Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to REMOVING FRONT SEAT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CARPET ON THE CENTER CONSOLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES .
• Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE CENTER ARMREST .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to REMOVING FRONT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL IN THE FOOTWELL AT THE LEFT A-PILLAR .
• Refer to REMOVING ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SPEAKER TRIM FROM THE CENTER BASS .

• Unscrew screws (1) and remove holder (2).

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• Carefully cut the carpet (1) in the marked area of the heating and air-conditioning unit.

  Pay attention to any cables underneath. 

• Remove the carpet (1) from the car.

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