For 1990-2009 cars

## Outer Rear Energy Absorber Pad Replacement Coupe

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear side door outer panel. Refer to Rear Door Outer Panel - Coupe.
2. Remove the rear side door insulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Insulator .

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.

3. Remove the door outer panel energy absorber.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the door outer panel energy absorber.
2. Install the door insulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Insulator .
3. Install the door outer panel. Refer to Rear Door Outer Panel - Coupe.

## Outer Rear Energy Absorber Pad Replacement Sedan/Wagon

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear door outer panel. Refer to Rear Door Outer Panel - Sedan/Wagon removal procedures in this manual.
2. Remove the door insulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Insulator .

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.

3. Remove the energy absorber from the door structure.

### Installation Procedure

1. Remove the tape backing and install the energy absorber to the door structure.

Important: If the adhesive on the door sound insulator does not stick, 3M® Trim and Emblem Adhesive P/N 08063, P/N 08061, or equivalent, can be used to adhere the door sound insulator to the door structure.

2. Install the door insulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Insulator .
3. Install the rear door outer panel. Refer to Rear Door Outer Panel - Sedan/Wagon.