Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Servicing the SIR System Warning

Warning:

When performing service on or around the SIR components or the SIR wiring, follow the procedures listed below in order to temporarily disable the SIR system. Failure to follow the procedures could result in the following:

• Air bag deployment
• Personal injury
• Otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs

SIR Warning

Warning: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions: Air bag deploymen ...

Air Bag Modules

...

Other materials:

Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning. Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution. Note: Before performing the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Automated Bleed Procedure, first perform a pressure bleed of the base brake system. Refer ...

Drive Belt Removal
Special Tools EN-955 Locking Pins EN-48488 Holding Wrench For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Install EN-48488 wrench (1) to the drive belt tensioner. Note: The drive belt tensioner must always be in a pre-tensioned state. Move the dri ...

Neutral - Engine Running (Gen 1)
When the gear selector is moved to the Neutral (N) position, the hydraulic and electrical system operation is identical to Park (P) range. However, if Neutral is selected after the vehicle was operating in Reverse (R), the normally-high 35R pressure control solenoid 2 is commanded OFF and the ...