Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

Warning:

A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement

Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Following the deployment of a rear seat side a ...

Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement

Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering W ...

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How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts ...

Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system can play music or movies connected by the auxiliary device. Play will begin when the system has finished reading the information on the device. Playing Music To play the music from the device, if the device is already connected: 1. Press . 2. Press audio. 3. Press Sou ...

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Special Tools EN-470–B Angular Torque Wrench EN-49979 Crankshaft Shock Mount Retainer For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove front wheelhouse liner exten ...