I am considering replacing the carpet on my '99 Forester (Now available from Subaru) ;does anyone have any suggestions for installation? Obviously the seats have to come out, but what else? Do I have to remove the gear shift? I hope not because it was a teddious job just to replace the knob (Automatic Transmission). Thanks for tips.

John

Right out of the Service Manual....remove the console box....that does include the shifter knob

 

Removal order of floor mat:

(1) Remove front seats.

(2) Remove rear seat cushion.

(3) Remove console box, depending on the specifications.

(4) Remove front pillar lower trim panel.

(5) Remove center pillar lower trim panel.

(6) Remove side sill cover.

(7) Remove clips from floor mat.

NOTE:

When pulling out edge, do not pull mat alone; pull

mat together with edge. Pry off two steel clips on

side sill front cover and one on side sill rear cover

using screwdriver.

(8) Remove mat hook.

(9) Remove mat from toe board area.

(10) Remove mat from rear heater duct.

(11) Roll mat, and take it out of opened rear door

(12) Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Secure mat firmly with hook and velcro tape.

Insert mat edge firmly into the groove of side sill cover.

Right out of the Service Manual....remove the console box....that does include the shifter knob

 

Removal order of floor mat:

(1) Remove front seats.

(2) Remove rear seat cushion.

(3) Remove console box, depending on the specifications.

(4) Remove front pillar lower trim panel.

(5) Remove center pillar lower trim panel.

(6) Remove side sill cover.

(7) Remove clips from floor mat.

NOTE:

When pulling out edge, do not pull mat alone; pull

mat together with edge. Pry off two steel clips on

side sill front cover and one on side sill rear cover

using screwdriver.

(8) Remove mat hook.

(9) Remove mat from toe board area.

(10) Remove mat from rear heater duct.

(11) Roll mat, and take it out of opened rear door

(12) Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Secure mat firmly with hook and velcro tape.

Insert mat edge firmly into the groove of side sill cover.

Hey Thanks; I will follow these guidlines.

John