How to Remove the Floor Mats in 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe  

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Many original equipment floor mats supplied by auto makers have special fixtures in them to help hold them in place on the floor of the vehicle. These often consist of a small hook attached to the permanent carpet layer and a grommet in the removable floor mat that catches on that hook to keep the mat from sliding around under the drivers feet. Sometimes these mats also have small projections, or spikes, on the bottom surface to grip the permanent carpet layer.

Some aftermarket floor mats, such as the WeatherTech Cargo Liner you referenced, part # WT40317, are custom-molded for a specific vehicle. This type of floor mat uses its exact custom fit to hold it in place without the need for hooks and grommets. This type is essentially a friction fit.

If your mats are the originals that came with the vehicle then chances are they have some sort of hook and grommet or other way to be secured. You can check around the edge of the mat that is closest to the front of the drivers seat. Based on my research there should be a grommet in the back edge of the front mat. It may be necessary to slide the front seats all the way back as far as they will go in order for you to find and disconnect the grommet from the hook.

expert reply by: Adam R

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