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.

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

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Seat Belt Latch Stop Installation

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Other materials:

Remote Vehicle Start
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Battery Negative Cable Replacement
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Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment
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