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Front Door Energy Absorber Pad Replacement Monte Carlo - Outer

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: 315971  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  4. Remove the front door energy absorber pad clip from the front door.
  5. Grasp the front door energy absorber with hands and pull it away from the front door.

  6. Use a rag and alcohol to clean the adhesive off the door panel.

Installation Procedure

  1. Remove the protective tape from the adhesive strip on the back side of the front door energy absorber pad.

  2. Object Number: 315971  Size: SH
  3. Install the front door energy absorber pad to the front door.
  4. Press firmly on the front door energy absorber pad to secure to the front door panel.

  5. Install the front door energy absorber pad clip to the front door.
  6. Install the front door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  7. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

Front Door Energy Absorber Pad Replacement Monte Carlo - Inner

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: 315721  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door energy absorber pad clip (on top) from the front door.
  4. Remove the inner energy absorber.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the front door energy absorber pad in the door.

  2. Object Number: 315721  Size: SH
  3. Install the front door energy absorber pad lower clips in the door.
  4. Press the front door energy absorber pad to secure the top clip.

  5. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  6. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .