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Front Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 861934  Size: SH
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Caution: If energy absorber is removed or damaged it must be replaced with a new part. If omitted, the vehicle will not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS), subjecting the retailer to possible civil penalties for making the vehicle inoperative to the FMVSS, and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

  3. Remove the energy absorber from the door structure.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 861934  Size: SH
  1. Remove the tape backing and affix to the door structure.
  2. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

Front Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement Sedan/Wagon

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 860916  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Caution: If energy absorber is removed or damaged it must be replaced with a new part. If omitted, the vehicle will not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS), subjecting the retailer to possible civil penalties for making the vehicle inoperative to the FMVSS, and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

  3. Remove the energy absorber from the door structure.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 860916  Size: SH
  1. Remove the tape backing and affix to the door structure.
  2. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .