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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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 ...
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback with Sunroof)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims.
If the material is damaged ...
Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Open and support the liftgate assembly.
Remove the rear window wiper arm assembly. Refer to Rear Window
Wiper Arm Replacement.
Remove th ...
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