Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: SIR Identification Views

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Identification Views

(1)	Right Front Impact Sensor - Located under the hood at the front right side of the vehicle
(2)	Front Hood Assist Rod - A gas shock located under the front hood on the passenger side
(3)	Passenger Instrument Panel Air Bag - Located at the top right under the instrument panel
(4)	Right Roof Rail Air Bag - Located under the headliner, extending from the passenger front windshield pillar to the passenger rear windshield pillar
(5)	Right Front Side Impact Sensor - Located behind door panel on the passenger front door
(6)	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module - Located underneath the vehicle carpet under the center console
(7)	Passenger Seat Side Air Bag - Located on the seat back of passenger seat
(8)	Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner - Located under the trim near the bottom of the center pillar on the passenger side of vehicle
(9)	Inflator Module for Right Roof Rail Air Bag - Located behind the garnish molding on the upper rear pillar
(10)	Rear Hood Assist Rod - A gas shock located under the rear truck lid on the passenger side
(11)	Rear Hood Assist Rod - A gas shock located under the rear truck lid on the driver side
(12)	Inflator Module for Left Roof Rail Air Bag - Located behind garnish molding on the upper rear pillar
(13)	Driver Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner - Located under the trim near the bottom of the center pillar on the driver side of vehicle
(14)	Driver Seat Side Air Bag - Located on the seat back of driver seat
(15)	Left Front Side Impact Sensor - Located behind door panel on the driver front door
(16)	Left Roof Rail Air Bag - Located under the headliner, extending from the driver front windshield pillar to the driver rear windshield pillar
(17)	Driver Steering Wheel Air Bag - Located on the steering wheel
(18)	Front Hood Assist Rod - A gas shock located under the front hood on the driver side
(19)	Vehicle Battery - Located at the front left of the engine compartment
(20)	Left Front Impact Sensor - Located under the hood at the front left side of the vehicle

SIR Disabling and Enabling

SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the SIR system installed in various locations around a vehicle. To find the location of the SIR components refer ...

SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning

Warning: When carrying an undeployed inflator module: Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector. Make sure the air bag opening points away from you. When storing an u ...

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Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)  for how and where t ...

Special Tools
Illustration Tool Number/ Description EN-45059 J-45059 Angle Meter ...

Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Disconnect the en ...