Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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 deployment
• Personal injury
• Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

• Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
• If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

SIR Service Precautions

General Service Instructions 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 ...

Servicing the SIR System Warning

Warning: When performing service on or around the SIR components or the SIR wiring, follow the procedures listed below in order to temporarily disable the SIR system. Failure to follow the pr ...

Other materials:

Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement. ...

Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the transmission control valve body cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement. Disconnect the output speed sensor electrical connector (2). Disconnect the shift position switch electrical connector (3). Disconn ...

Engine Flywheel Removal
Special Tools EN-652 Flywheel Holder For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Install EN-652 holder  (1) to hold the engine flywheel (2). Remove and DISCARD the 6 engine flywheel bolts (2). Remove the engine flywheel (1). ...