Caution: If energy absorber is removed or damaged it must be replaced with a new part. If omitted, the vehicle will not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS), subjecting the retailer to possible civil penalties for making the vehicle inoperative to the FMVSS, and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Important: If equipped with power door locks, disconnect the power door lock switch wiring to remove the inside door handle.

Using a standard window handle tool, disengage the manual window regulator handle clip and remove the window handle.

Remove the push pin rivet on the upper rear edge of the trim panel and the screw at the upper front edge near the mirror.