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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Door 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.


    Object Number: 736558 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear door window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  2. Remove the screws from the rear door energy absorber pad.
  3. Remove the rear door energy absorber pad from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 736558 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear door energy absorber pad to the door.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the rear door energy absorber pad screws to the energy absorber pad.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the rear door energy absorber pad screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the rear door window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .