Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags?.
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System. Airbags
are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment
threshold. Deployment thresholds are use ...
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants
can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side
collisions, even belted occupants ...
Other materials:
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 crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working
properly after a crash, have them inspected ...
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement.
Remove the steering column and wheel from the vehicle. Refer to Steering
Column Replacement.
Remove the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacem ...
Fuel Pump Flow Control Module Replacement
Fuel Pump Flow Control Module Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the right rear compart ...
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