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:
Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement
Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door window regulator. Refer to Rear ...
Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement (Left Side)
Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement.
1
Front Side Door Window S ...
Oil Flow Check Valve Replacement
Oil Flow Check Valve Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement.
1
Oil Flow Check Valve Bore Plug
Caution: Refer to Fastene ...
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