Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: SIR Service Precautions
- General Service Instructions
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Warning:
When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
Note:
The Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) maintains a reserved energy supply. The reserved energy supply provides deployment power for the SIR air bags. Deployment power may be available for up to 2 minutes after disconnecting the vehicle power. Disabling the SIR system prevents deployment of the SIR air bags from the reserved energy supply.
Note:
The following are general service instructions which must be followed in order to properly repair the vehicle and return it to its original integrity:
- Do not expose air bags to temperatures above 85?€‰?°C?€‰ (185?€‰?°F)
- Verify the correct replacement part number. Do not substitute a component from a different vehicle
- Use only original GM replacement parts available from your authorized GM dealer. Do not use salvaged parts for repairs to the SIR system
Note:
Discard any of the following components if it has been dropped from a height of 80?€‰cm?€‰(15.75?€‰in) or greater:
- Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module
- Passenger instrument panel air bag
- Driver steering wheel air bag
- Driver steering wheel air bag coil
- Roof rail air bags
- Front and /or side impact sensors
- Seat belt achor and/or retractor pretensioners
- Front seat side air bag
- Knee air bag
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 e ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode
This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To
use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M(Manual Mode).
2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the side of the shift lever to upshift,
or push t ...
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage
Warning.
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Preliminary Procedure
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Heated Seats Description and Operation
Heated Seat Components
The driver and passenger heated seats each consist of the following components:
Left heated seat switch
Right heated seat switch
HVAC control module
Seat heating control module
Seat cushion heating element
Seat back heating element
Seat cushion ...
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