For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- If equipped with a power sliding door, disable the PSD system by removing the PSD 15A fuse from the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block.
- Remove the side rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
- Partially remove the top half of the side door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
- Release the adhesive backing securing the sliding door energy absorber behind the door impact back beam.
- Remove the energy absorber pad from the inner door structure.
- Clean all traces of adhesive from the mounting surface for the energy absorber.
Important: By removing the power sliding door (PSD) 15A fuse, the low current logic power for both the LH and RH power sliding door modules (PSDM) will be interrupted and both PSDs will be inoperative.
Installation Procedure
- Remove the adhesive backing from the energy absorber.
- Carefully secure the energy absorber pad in between the door inner structure and the door impact beam.
- Secure the upper portion of the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
- Install the side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
- If equipped with a power sliding door, enable the PSD system by installing the PSD 15A fuse into the I/P fuse block.
Important: By installing the 15A fuse, the low current logic power will be restored to both the LH and RH PSDMs and the PSDs will be operational. However, both PSDMs will have to learn the full open and full closed positions of the PSD. Refer to Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module Programming and Setup .
