The carpet inside a vehicle can easily become dirty, stained and faded over time. Replacing the carpet usually depends on the type of vehicle and how much carpeting is needed. Paying an upholsterer to replace the carpet in a Chevy Tahoe can be very expensive, both for the labor and for the actual carpet. Most Chevy Tahoes have carpeting from the front of the SUV to the very back door, which covers a large area.
Remove the seats from the Tahoe by unbolting them from the floor. There is one large bolt in each corner of every seat, regardless if the seats are electric or manual. Pull the front and rear seats out of the Tahoe. Unbolt the seatbelts from the floor. The seatbelts can be left inside--just unbolt the one bolt attaching each one to the floor.
Remove the old carpet by pulling it up from the floor. Use a utility knife to cut it into sections so it is easier to pull up. The old glue on the floor does not have to be removed.
Lay the new carpet down on the floor of the Tahoe. Make sure the front of the carpet is in the front of the Tahoe and the rear of the carpet is in the cargo area. Most replacement carpets come in one-piece sections. Use a utility knife to cut small holes where the bolts are to be placed for the seats and seatbelt holes.
Lift sections of the carpet, apply carpet glue to the floor and press the carper into place over the glue. Work in small sections to make it easier, starting from the front and working to the rear. Make sure the holes fit over the bolt holes before gluing each section down.
Install the bolts into the seatbelts and make sure they are tight. Replace the seats in the Tahoe, installing the rear seats first. Tighten the bolts and then replace the front seats. Tighten the bolts in the front seats.
