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.
- Open the rear door.
- Remove the rear door trim panel.
- Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to
Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
- Remove the rear door energy absorber pad screw and clip from the
rear door.
- Grasp the energy absorber with both hands and pull it away from
the door.
If necessary, warm the outer door panel to soften the adhesive.
- Use a rag and alcohol to clean the adhesive off the door panel.
Installation Procedure
- Remove the double backed
tape protective backing from the rear door outer energy absorber pad.
- Install the rear door outer energy absorber pad to the rear door.
- Install the clip and screw to the rear door outer energy absorber
pad.
- Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to
Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
- Install the rear door trim panel.
- Close the rear door.