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

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Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Warning: Following the deployment of a rear seat side air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary: The rear seat side bolster, attachments, brackets and wiring The rear seat back frame, cushion and cover The rear seat cushion frame, cushion and cover Failure to do so may cause future personal injury. Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system, if equipped. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Remove the rear seat back cushion bolster. Refer to Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement.
1	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket Bolt (Qty:?€‰4) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 3.5?€‰Y (31?€‰lb?€‰in)
2	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty:?€‰2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 3.5?€‰Y (31?€‰lb?€‰in)
3	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket
4	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Procedure Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector. Slide airbag out of airbag chute. Install seat side airbag into airbag chute with connector facing down. Airbag mounting studs must fit through airbag chute holes and then into the module bracket. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping.

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Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment ?€“ Component Inspections Warning: Proper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) sensing system requires that any r ...

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