Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information.
Warning
For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers
and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag
status. See “Safety Belt ...
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front
end, or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly. The operation
of the airbag system c ...
Other materials:
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement (4 Way)
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Cover
Procedure
Remove the tensioner cover by pushing downward on the rear and center
o ...
Intake Manifold Disassemble
Remove the fuel injection rail ground cable nut (1).
Remove the 2 fuel injection rail bolts (2).
Remove the fuel injection fuel rail assembly (3).
Remove the intake manifold gasket (4).
Remove the 2 manifold absolute pressure sensor bolts ...
Brake Assist
This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping
or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature automatically
uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power
brake system under conditions where the dri ...