GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Energy Absorber Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: This vehicle has energy-absorbing foam blocks for side impact protection. To help avoid personal injury in a collision, foam blocks that are damaged, or removed during repairs must be replaced. Failure to replace foam blocks that are removed can violate federal law.

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 294844 Size: SH
  2. Remove the retainer.
  3. Remove the rear door energy absorber .

Installation Procedure
  1. Clean the door inner panel using oil-free naphtha or alcohol.

    2. Object Number: 294844 Size: SH
  2. Install a new energy absorber. Peel off the double backed tape protective backing and position the absorber in the door. 
  3. Install the retainer.
  4. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .