johnw999

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Factory uses a square adhesive mat (looks like fly paper) in the flootwell areas & the carpet sticks to that.I think its mostly so the carpet doesnt shift about when ones feet are planted there.There might be another in the trunk well.When i replaced my carpet years ago i just sprayed some 3M adhesive on those mats, though it not really necessary i suppose.

Drew

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Actually, the only adhesive from the factory are the sealer squares applied over the body drain plugs. It just works out that both sides are sticky.

Couldn't tell you how many times I've changed thirdgen carpet, I've never used any glue.

johnw999

Thanks - I've read that this will be a time consuming project. Maybe I should put down hardwood flooring so I won't have to do this again (just kidding). I'm slowly removing interior trim and seats. Next week is when the fun begins...

Drew

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Maybe the first time.... The entire interior can come out of a thirdgen really fast when you know where all the screws and fasteners are at. Worst part is cutting the console hole to fit, and seat belt holes, then of course lining up the panels with the old screw holes.

Tip #1: Watch for panels that key together. There are a lot of interlocking tabs, hooks, etc that people tend to miss.

Tip #2: Replace old & brittle nylon fasteners.

Tip #3: Get an awl, or a straight pick tool, use it when trim screws don't hit the old hole on the first try. Slip the pokey end through the hole in the panel, and poke around till you find the hole, hold the panel in place and slip the screw in the hole at the same angle as the awl.

All in, it's a Saturday afternoon type project. Especially so if you are only doing the passenger compartment.