Replace carpet in LX

[fotomon]

I just purchased a 2010 LX 570. There are a couple of things I hope to bring up to par. One of those is the interior. First on the list, the carpet. Spots, tears, and general wear. Has anyone taken this on? Where is the best place to order? And is this a job for a novice?

 

[clearmysix]

I just purchased a 2010 LX 570. There are a couple of things I hope to bring up to par. One of those is the interior. First on the list, the carpet. Spots, tears, and general wear. Has anyone taken this on? Where is the best place to order? And is this a job for a novice?

Prob best to find one in a salvage yard to take from. Or you can order from Lexus. Wouldn’t think it’s too difficult but you may need to remove seats.

 

[Ratchey]

I just purchased a 2010 LX 570. There are a couple of things I hope to bring up to par. One of those is the interior. First on the list, the carpet. Spots, tears, and general wear. Has anyone taken this on? Where is the best place to order? And is this a job for a novice?

It would be some work but is doable.
You would have to remove sill plates, some trim pieces and panels (kick, b-pillar etc), seats, center console and the dead pedal.
I pulled out all of the carpet in my 4Runner when I did my sound deadening project so I doubt it would be much more difficult in an LC or LX.
(If you do decide to do this, make sure to disconnect the battery before unplugging air bags under the seats ***Extremely important***}

there are some pics on this page that show what I pulled out Toyota-4Runner.org - http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/207663-tiggers-build-mis-adventures.html#post2150571

 

[BrownDog09]

There are aftermarket and OEM replacements. I replaced my old 4Runner’s carpet a few years ago with aftermarket carpet and found it to be 80-90% good fit. I would recommend spending the extra and buying OEM as the fit is perfect and holes are precut. I’m good with my hands and found this to be challenging but doable. It was a very satisfying project once completed.

You just have to take it once piece at a time, start with the chairs, rear bench, then 3rd row, then work the console out, then the interior trim around the floor. It will take you a full day if you take your time. Go for it, what’s the worst that can happen?

 

[bloc]

Like everything else in our cars, the carpet is getting more and more complex. 3-dimensional shapes, attached special padding and contouring panels on the bottom, etc. These details are the kind of thing aftermarket doesn't do well, in my experience. It likely won't be very cheap, and likely won't fit correctly.

So, for OEM, the carpet panel from the rear wheel wells forward retails for about $1300, and the rear part is about $600. Discount sites knock that down to about $900 and $400 respectively.

Also consider to replace the front portion you will need to remove the center console with the coolbox.. this is a very involved job, potentially involving evacuation & refill of the AC system from what I've seen on here. I'm not sure whether removing the console shell is enough to get the carpet out but definitely something to research on here. There was a thread posted where the goal was to sort out a water leak somewhere and they had all the seats removed and possibly the carpet pulled up.. but I can't remember if it was totally removed. Something worth searching for.

 

[lx200inAR]

Something you may want to look into, is switching to a 2013-2015 carpet. I don't know that it is exactly the same, but can't imagine there is much difference, except you get the new floor mat holders. I bought replacement holders and installed them into my 2010 carpet, but if I was looking to replace my carpet, I'd see if I could get the new carpet to work.

 

[lx200inAR]

Like everything else in our cars, the carpet is getting more and more complex. 3-dimensional shapes, attached special padding and contouring panels on the bottom, etc. These details are the kind of thing aftermarket doesn't do well, in my experience. It likely won't be very cheap, and likely won't fit correctly.

So, for OEM, the carpet panel from the rear wheel wells forward retails for about $1300, and the rear part is about $600. Discount sites knock that down to about $900 and $400 respectively.

Also consider to replace the front portion you will need to remove the center console with the coolbox.. this is a very involved job, potentially involving evacuation & refill of the AC system from what I've seen on here.

Do you really have to remove the center console? I have had my interior almost completely out, except the console and i've seen a picture of the carpet, it's definitely cut in the middle to slide around the console. But not sure if there is anything under there that has to be unclipped or unbolted to get the carpet out.

 

[bloc]

Do you really have to remove the center console? I have had my interior almost completely out, except the console and i've seen a picture of the carpet, it's definitely cut in the middle to slide around the console. But not sure if there is anything under there that has to be unclipped or unbolted to get the carpet out.

I'm sure the console body has to come off, less sure about the coolbox guts.

 

[TXMeatball]

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Haven't fully removed it but basically got there. Not terrible but not easy. Hardest part is removing the second row. The carpet has tabs that slide onto the center console valley, I'm thinking you could "unhinge" them with the console still on. Could probably do it with it loosened, there's 2 bolts holding the console under the cup holder and another 2 on the bottom where you pop off the rear climate controls. I want to say there's push clips hiding behind the rear panels that you have to pull to remove the rear carpet. Couple other push clips by the 2nd row as well.

 

[1world1love]

I don't know how much you value your time, but I would not hesitate to take this to a good pro shop and let them do it. I have only taken apart some of the first row and center console and it was slow tedious work. If you decide to do it, give yourself plenty of time. If you get in a hurry, tabs get broken, things get misaligned, parts lost, etc. Take pictures as you remove panels. Keep a notebook handy and for each piece you remove, count the number of wiring harnesses you pull apart so you can make sure you plug in the same number on reassembly. Nothing worse than getting the seats back in and panels back on only to realize that you missed something.

 

[nwfl4runner]

I’ve done this, swapped my 2010 carpet for a 2013. The color is slightly lighter than the 2010, but you get the benefit of the new lock in floor mats. Otherwise they are identical. You have to remove the center console entirely as certain parts of the carpet are underneath the console but held in place with metal mounting tabs. You end up removing a coolant line to the cool box to do this, which will blow an o ring into outer space. Have a spare as well as the refrigerant grease to reconnect.

I would 100% NOT let a shop so this job. There are a thousand tabs, and you don’t want them snapping and yanking crap out. Take your time, it’s a solid day job.

 

[1world1love]

I’ve done this, swapped my 2010 carpet for a 2013. The color is slightly lighter than the 2010, but you get the benefit of the new lock in floor mats. Otherwise they are identical. You have to remove the center console entirely as certain parts of the carpet are underneath the console but held in place with metal mounting tabs. You end up removing a coolant line to the cool box to do this, which will blow an o ring into outer space. Have a spare as well as the refrigerant grease to reconnect.

I would 100% NOT let a shop so this job. There are a thousand tabs, and you don’t want them snapping and yanking crap out. Take your time, it’s a solid day job.

I respect your opinion but there are shops that take pride in their work and will not just yank things out. Many have the benefit of having a large, well-lit space, with lots of fit-for-purpose tooling and plenty of extra hands when needed. You may have all of that at home, but I don't, and with a wife, dog, two kids, and a multitude of other distractions, it took me a full day just to pull the dash and console panels and pull out the front seats, and then reassemble everything. I might be able to do full carpet swap in a long weekend, but based on the value of my time, I would lose money and probably a few parts as well. Everybody values their time differently and I know that some people just like to do that sort of thing. That's great. The OP said they are a novice and they shouldn't be afraid to give a good, local shop business. Not all shops are incompetent.

 

[bloc]

Not all shops are incompetent.

This is true, but figuring out who is can be difficult.

 

[grinchy]

I’ve had all the seats out at one time or the other , and the console at another time. Basic tools, a strong back to carry the wide seat in the middle row, and patience.
You’ll be pulling the rear interior quarters too.
If you haven’t had your interior out before I’d budget two days. But I’m infernally slow at this stuff.