Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: SIR Seatbelt Pretensioner Handling Warning

Warning:

When carrying an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt retractor pretensioner:

• Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the seat belt webbing or pigtail connector, if equipped.
• Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the housing, keeping hands and fingers away from the seat belt webbing.
• Make sure the opening, from which the seat belt webbing extends, faces downward and the seat belt webbing hangs freely.

Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.

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 cr ...

Seat Belt Latch Stop Installation

Seat Belt Latch Stop Installation Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Locate the hole in the seat belt webbing where the o ...

Other materials:

Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning. Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Dis ...

Air Intake System Description
Circuit/System Description The primary function of the air intake system is to provide filtered air to the engine. The system uses a filter element mounted in a housing. The filter housing is remotely mounted and uses intake ducts to route the incoming air into the throttle body. T ...

Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear
Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear of the transmission. Remove and DISCARD the rear transmission mount bracket to rear mount through bolt (1). ...