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:
Rear Side Door Adjustment (4 Door Notch Back 69)
Rear Side Door Adjustment
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Side Door
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedure
Loosen the rear door hinge bolt?€‰(Qty:?€‰4) to adjust the rear
door.
A ...
Windshield Washer Solvent Container Hose Replacement
Windshield Washer Solvent Container Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement.
1
Windshiel ...
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug Replacement
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Fluid Pressure Test Plug
Caution: Refer to Component Fastener
Tightening Caution.
Tighten
12 Y (106& ...
0.0055