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Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement

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Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement

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Component Name

Warning:

Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

  • The seat cushion frame
  • The seat recliner, if equipped
  • The seat adjuster
  • The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.

Warning:

Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams in the seat back trim cover with an internal mounted seat side airbag module. Replace the complete seat back trim cover from the OEM. Non-OEM seat stitching may cause improper airbag deployment which could result in personal injury.

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation.
  3. Remove the driver or passenger seat back cushion cover and pad. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement.

1

Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty:?€‰2)

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution

Tighten


4?€‰Y (35?€‰lb?€‰in)

2

Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. Remove the seat side inflatable restraint module.
  3. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping.
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