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Removal Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Energy Absorber Pad & Door Trim Panel

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the door sound insulator. Refer to Sound Insulator Replacement - Front Door .
Remove the energy absorber pad (1) from the back of the door trim panel (2), by pulling the energy absorber pad (1) slowly away from the trim panel (2).