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Carpet removal 88 TBird ?????

Just curious if you guys have any advice on removing the carpet?  I have only dealt with removing the carpet from the Fox Mustangs I have owned and never a TBird/Cougar.
On the Mustang it's pretty simple as the center of the dash doesn't sit on the carpet but on this 88 Bird the dash sits right on the carpet.

Do I need to loosen the dash at the bottom retaining bolts or just carefully work it out from under the dash?

Any help is appreciated!

Carpet removal 88 TBird ?????

Reply #1 –
If i remember the whole center console comes out and part of the rug still goes under the dash in the center of the floor. I had to do a bit of cutting to get it out under the dash in one piece.

Carpet removal 88 TBird ?????

Reply #2 –
You need to remove the whole center console.  You will have to unscrew the dash cover piece that goes around the radio also.
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Carpet removal 88 TBird ?????

Reply #3 –
Thanks guys!  Mine doesn't have the console,just the split bench with armrest.  Got the wife on one side and I on the other and we worked it side to side as we slid it backwards. Came right out.

Carpet removal 88 TBird ?????

Reply #4 –
I got some carpet for mine about a year or so ago. I still haven't had the energy to clean it. It'll take a full day of vacuuming and shampoo. It is FUNKY, but, we'll see what happens. After that, Maybe I'll install it. I hope it cleans up well. Glad you got yours worked out. I had some aftermarket carpet, too thin, and it faded. I learned the hard
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Carpet removal 88 TBird ?????

Reply #5 –
I have read somewhere that putting the carpet back is the truly hard part? I guess maybe tryng to get it under the radio stack area is kinda tricky? Havent  done this yet but its on my "to do list" ( as is much more lol)
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Carpet removal 88 TBird ?????

Reply #6 –
Quote from: ISTLCRUZ;433636
I have read somewhere that putting the carpet back is the truly hard part? I guess maybe tryng to get it under the radio stack area is kinda tricky? Havent  done this yet but its on my "to do list" ( as is much more lol)

Yeah the reinstall is gonna be fun....NOT!  lol