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. Open the rear door.
2. Remove the rear door trim panel.
3. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
4. Remove the rear door energy absorber pad screw and clip from the rear door.
5. Grasp the energy absorber with both hands and pull it away from the door.

If necessary, warm the outer door panel to soften the adhesive.

6. Use a rag and alcohol to clean the adhesive off the door panel.

1. Remove the double backed tape protective backing from the rear door outer energy absorber pad.
2. Install the rear door outer energy absorber pad to the rear door.
3. Install the clip and screw to the rear door outer energy absorber pad.
4. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
5. Install the rear door trim panel.
6. Close the rear door.