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Bud's Auto Carpets

Installation Directions

STOP! Read Entire Instructions Sheet Before Starting!

Do not cut carpet until you are sure the carpet is correct for your Vehicle! Carpets that have been cut or altered CANNOT be returned for credit! Our carpets are custom made to order and are non-returnable except for manufacturing defects.

General Notes:

• Some late model vehicles are equipped with a catalytic converter shield on the floor.
  
  
• Do not remove the shield; install the carpet over it.
  
  
• Your new carpet has been produced slightly oversize and may require some trimming for that perfect fit into your car.
  
  
• You will need to use a good pair of scissors and a razor knife.
  
  
• Use extreme caution when placing the screws through the loop weave carpet, the loop tends to grip the screw and will pull out in a continuous line of tuffs.

Note! Please take your TIME! Your new carpet has been custom made to fit your vehicle. Plan to leave enough time for the disassembly of your interior, removal of the old carpet, proper installation and reassembly of you interior. Approximate time 3 hours.

Step 1- Removal

1. Remove your new carpet from the box, unroll and lay the carpet in a warm area and allow it to settle before attempting to install. (This will allow the carpet to regain its shape).
   
   
2. Remove sill plates (metal strip holding carpet at threshold of the door). Be sure to keep the screws.
   
   
3. Remove the front seats and seat tracks by removing the floor bolts in the seat tracks. Be sure to check for and disconnect any electrical connections.
   
   
4. Remove rear seat cushions and center console if applicable.
   
   
5. Remove seat belt bolts if they are mounted in the carpet area.
   
   
6. It may be required to remove or loosen the kick panels and other moldings to remove the old carpet.
   
   
7. Remove the old carpet, KEEP IT! Do not discard the old carpet yet.

Step 2- Preparation

1. Remove the old padding, leave the body insulation on the floor (do not remove the catalytic converter shield if the vehicle has one on the floor)
   
   
2. Vacuum or sweep the floor, remove all loose matter.
   
   
3. Place the old carpet over your new carpet. Mark any holes or additional cutouts in the carpet with chalk, Do Not Cut Yet!

Step 3- Installation

1. Place your new molded carpet in the vehicle by centering it on the transmission tunnel and working towards the sides. (If yours is a 2-piece carpet, install the rear first)
   
   
2. Match the contours of the carpet with the floor; be sure the heel pad is under the area for the gas pedal.
   After confirming the proper fit, start the required cutouts as you fit the carpet to the vehicle. Note, it is better to start with a small slit in the carpet just large enough to fit over the object, then enlarge the opening only as much as required. Do Not Over Cut!
   
   
3. After the correct fit is determined, fold back a section of carpet, apply adhesive, and press back down to the floor. (Tip: Using a common automotive spray adhesive will give a smoother fit and make the carpet less likely to move over time.) Slip the carpet under the kick panels, door posts, and any valance if present, trim the excess that has been provided to allow for a perfect fit into your car.
   
   
4. Replace back seat, kick panels, consoles, seat belts, front seats, and sill plates (caution should be taken when reapplying any screws not to catch or snag the carpet.)
   

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