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:
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better
in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
. Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first
805 km (500 mi). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake
or slo ...
Rear Window Defogger Description and Operation
Rear Window Defogger System Components
The rear window defogger system consist of the following components:
The HVAC control module
The body control module (BCM)
The rear defogger relay
The rear window grid
Driver outside rearview mirror
Passenger outside rearview mirro ...
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Replacement (Steel Tank)
Removal Procedure
Remove the fuel filler door housing. Refer to
Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Housing Replacement.
Remove the bracket fastener (1).
Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank fille ...
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