a crash pad for use in vehicle interiors . the crash pad includes an energy - absorbing honeycomb which has a cover plate attached thereon to prevent noise from being generated due to contact between the crash pad and vehicle interior surface during normal vehicle operation . the cover plate is attached on one side to the honeycomb with the other side being molded to match the shape of the interior surface of the vehicle . the cover plate includes positioning devices which locate and hold the crash pad during interior panel fabrication . the cover plate protects the honeycomb and the technician during handling and installation . the cover plate also helps to retain the shape of the honeycomb and provides a suitable surface for labels that may contain product identification and other information needed during use of the pads in mass production of vehicles .