Engine Dash Mat Replacement - Side
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The engine side dash mat is composed of a thermoplastic rubber. The material is flexible. In order to service the dash mat or in order to make any repair behind the mat, complete one of the following steps:
- Locally pull the dash mat away.
- Remove the dash mat.
- Pull the dash mat aside in order to make a repair behind the dash.
- Cut the dash mat.
Do not cut the dash mat unless it is necessary. If you cut the mat, complete the following steps in order to repair the cut:
- Lightly sand the area around the cut in order to prepare the surface.
- Apply contact cement between the following areas:
- The cut surface
- The surrounding area
- Allow the cement to cure before applying pressure to the repaired area.