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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 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 trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Loosen and reposition the window regulator to access the energy absorber.
  4. Remove the energy absorber nuts.
  5. Remove the energy absorber pads from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 736558 Size: SH
  1. Position the energy absorber in 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 energy absorber nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the energy absorber nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  3. Install the window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  4. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .