Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Seat Belt Service Precautions
- Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing. Use only the following items in order to clean the seat belt webbing:
- A mild soap and water solution
- A soft brush or cloth
- Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the seat belts. Avoid bending or damaging any part of the seat belt buckle or the latch plate. Replace any seat belts which are cut or damaged in any way.
- Use only the correct seat belt anchor bolts/screws and tighten the anchor bolts/screws to the correct torque value. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. When installing seat belt anchor bolts, start the bolt by hand to ensure that the bolt is threaded straight.
- Some seat belts and retractors require service as a set, with service replacement parts only. Do not attempt to repair to individual components that require service as a set.
- Verify that the replacement part number is correct for the vehicle at that seating position. Do not substitute a seat belt from a different seating position.
Note:
If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information.
Seat Belt Latch Stop Installation
Seat Belt Latch Stop Installation
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Locate the hole in the seat belt webbing where the o ...
Seat Belt System Description and Operation
Restraint System
Note: If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs
and Inspections Required After a Collision.
The vehicle has front and rear seat belts that are th ...
Other materials:
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction
system off and use the rocking method. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control.
Warning
If the vehi ...
Instrument Panel Center Molding Replacement (With U58)
Instrument Panel Center Molding Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Center Molding Assembly
Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in the shown locations, then
rotate the trim tool 90 ...
Ball Joint Inspection
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution.
Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free.
Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom.
Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion.
Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relativ ...
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