Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement

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Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Warning: Following the deployment of a rear seat side air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary: The rear seat side bolster, attachments, brackets and wiring The rear seat back frame, cushion and cover The rear seat cushion frame, cushion and cover Failure to do so may cause future personal injury. Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system, if equipped. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Remove the rear seat back cushion bolster. Refer to Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement.
1	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket Bolt (Qty:?€‰4) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 3.5?€‰Y (31?€‰lb?€‰in)
2	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty:?€‰2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 3.5?€‰Y (31?€‰lb?€‰in)
3	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket
4	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Procedure Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector. Slide airbag out of airbag chute. Install seat side airbag into airbag chute with connector facing down. Airbag mounting studs must fit through airbag chute holes and then into the module bracket. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping.

Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping

Scrapping Procedure During the course of a vehicles useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. The following info ...

Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision

Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment ?€“ Component Inspections Warning: Proper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) sensing system requires that any r ...

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SIR Disabling and Enabling
SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the SIR system installed in various locations around a vehicle. To find the location of the SIR components refer to Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Description and Operation. There are several reason ...

Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Cleaning Procedure Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem is chrome plated to provide enhanced wear characteristics. Wire brushing the stem could remove the chr ...

Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the right instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side ...