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Removal Procedure

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    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.
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
  2. Using pliers, press the ends of each retaining clip (1) together on the upper energy absorber pad to form a bow.

    Pull up to remove the clip.

    3. Fig 1: Upper Energy Absorber Pad (Rear Door)
    GM899785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the pad from the trim panel.
  4. On the lower energy absorber pad, press the retainer (1) outward to free the tab on the absorber.
    5. Fig 2: Lower Energy Absorber Pad (Rear Door)
    GM901475Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lift the absorber and move it forward to free the remaining tabs.
  6. Remove the lower energy absorber pad from the trim panel.
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