Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees.
- Using a blunt-ended tool, push the spring fastener inward through the access hole (1) located on the rear of the steering wheel by pulling the tool outwards.
- Keeping the tool inserted, repeat the step for other opening.
- Keeping the upper step pull the steering wheel inflatable restraint module out of the steering wheel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the steering wheel inflatable restraint module.
Warning:
Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning.
Warning:
Refer to SIR Warning.
- Installation Procedure
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- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Align the steering wheel module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
- Push the steering wheel module (1) firmly into the steering column in order to engage the fasteners.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping.
Airbag Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
Note: If a double wire harness strap is installed onto the wire
harness assembly and steering column, the original holder for the wire strap(s)
MUST be reused during installation.
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Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering column and the interme ...
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Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding Key Blade Removal and Installation
Special Tools
BO-51098 Flip Key Blade Fixture
For equivalent region tools, refer to Special Tools.
Caution: Failure to properly support the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter assembly while replacing the key blade may cause internal
damage to the transmitter assembly. ...
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the outer constant velocity (CV) joint and boot from the wheel
drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement.
Remove any lubricant from the CV joint.
Note: Position the cage and the inner race so they a ...
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn ...
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