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Front Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement Coupe

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 Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 293758  Size: SH
  3. Remove the retainer.
  4. Remove the door energy absorber .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 293758  Size: SH
  1. Install a new energy absorber. Peel off the double backed tape protective backing and position the absorber in the door.
  2. Install the retainer.
  3. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .