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

Warning: A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a cr ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the outboard side of the steering column. O : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO: Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following: Parking ...

Front Seats
The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash. The height of the head r ...

Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture. Remove and DISCARD the left transmission mount to bracket bolts (1). Remove the left transmission mo ...