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 ...
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Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Manual)
Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the front side door upper front trim panel. Refer to Front
Side Door Upper Front Trim Panel Replacement.
Remove the outside rearview ...
Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Replacement
Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage
Warning.
Warning: ...
Exhaust Camshaft Installation
Note: Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps. Camshaft
bearing caps should be installed in their original position.
Lubricate camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with engine oil.
Install the exhaust camshaft (3).
Install the 5 camshaft bearing caps̴ ...
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