Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: SIR Seatbelt Pretensioner Handling Warning

Warning:

When carrying an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt retractor pretensioner:

• Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the seat belt webbing or pigtail connector, if equipped.
• Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the housing, keeping hands and fingers away from the seat belt webbing.
• Make sure the opening, from which the seat belt webbing extends, faces downward and the seat belt webbing hangs freely.

Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.

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