Side impact protection in doors

Fig 1: Identifying Side Impact Protection In Doors

Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

There are foam spacer blocks in the doors that are used to stiffen them and prevent the door from entering into the cabin in case of a side collision.

IMPORTANT: Always refit the spacer blocks in the doors if they have been removed. This is extremely important in order to maintain safety requirements in case of a side collision.