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

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Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement
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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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Low Fuel Warning Light
This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on, have it fixed. This light comes on when the vehicle is low on fuel. The low fuel warning light comes on when there are approximately 6.0 L (1.7 gal) of fuel rema ...

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
Warning: A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system ...

Selector and Shift Lever Cable Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Disconnect the shift lever and selector lever cable end (1) from the transmission shift lever and selector lever. Pull the cable retainers (2) to release the shift le ...

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