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An energy-absorbing covering for a body column of a motor vehicle includes on an area situated in the occupant compartment a covering part and an energy-absorbing element, which is arranged between the body column and the covering part. The energy-absorbing element is formed by a hollow-space-boundi

An energy-absorbing covering for a body column of a motor vehicle includes on an area situated in the occupant compartment a covering part and an energy-absorbing element, which is arranged between the body column and the covering part. The energy-absorbing element is formed by a hollow-space-bounding support made of sheet metal. So that a lateral bending-away of the energy-absorbing element is avoided even if the energy-absorbing element is acted upon in an unfavorable direction, while the energy-absorbing covering has a construction which is easy to mount, and, in addition, rattling noises in the driving operation are avoided, it is provided that the energy-absorbing element is connected on the side facing the body column at least in areas with a profiled holding rail which, in sections, rests on the body column and is locally fixedly connected with it. The covering part, which is arranged at a distance in front of the energy-absorbing element, is fastened locally to the holding rail or to the body column.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An energy-absorbing covering for a body column of a motor vehicle, said covering being provided on an area of the body column situated in an occupant compartment of the motor vehicle, comprising:a covering part;an energy-absorbing element arranged between the covering par

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An energy-absorbing covering for a body column of a motor vehicle, said covering being provided on an area of the body column situated in an occupant compartment of the motor vehicle, comprising:a covering part;an energy-absorbing element arranged between the covering part and an inner panel of the body column, the energy-absorbing element having a hollow interior space and being made of sheet metal; anda profiled holding rail, said energy absorbing element being supported at opposite ends on a side facing the body column over at least a part of its length by said profiled holding rail;wherein said profiled holding rail abuts areas of the inner panel form-lockingly along a substantial width of the holding rail and is locally fixedly connected with the inner panel of the body column.