Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: SIR Service Precautions
- General Service Instructions
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Warning:
When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
Note:
The Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) maintains a reserved energy supply. The reserved energy supply provides deployment power for the SIR air bags. Deployment power may be available for up to 2 minutes after disconnecting the vehicle power. Disabling the SIR system prevents deployment of the SIR air bags from the reserved energy supply.
Note:
The following are general service instructions which must be followed in order to properly repair the vehicle and return it to its original integrity:
- Do not expose air bags to temperatures above 85?€‰?°C?€‰ (185?€‰?°F)
- Verify the correct replacement part number. Do not substitute a component from a different vehicle
- Use only original GM replacement parts available from your authorized GM dealer. Do not use salvaged parts for repairs to the SIR system
Note:
Discard any of the following components if it has been dropped from a height of 80?€‰cm?€‰(15.75?€‰in) or greater:
- Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module
- Passenger instrument panel air bag
- Driver steering wheel air bag
- Driver steering wheel air bag coil
- Roof rail air bags
- Front and /or side impact sensors
- Seat belt achor and/or retractor pretensioners
- Front seat side air bag
- Knee air bag
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 e ...
SIR Warning
Warning: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following
conditions:
Air bag deploymen ...
Other materials:
Windows
Manual Windows
If equipped, use the window crank to open and close each window.
See Manual Windows.
Power Windows
If equipped, press the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the
switch up to close it.
The switches work when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Re ...
Blower Motor Resistor Replacement
Blower Motor Resistor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel insulator, if equipped.
1
Blower Motor Resistor Screw (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Torque Converter Housing Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Torque Converter Housing
Side
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Assembly
Special Tools
DT-23129 Universal Seal Remover
DT-47790 Seal Insta ...
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