Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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 deployment
• Personal injury
• Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

• Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
• If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

SIR Service Precautions

General Service Instructions 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 ...

Servicing the SIR System Warning

Warning: When performing service on or around the SIR components or the SIR wiring, follow the procedures listed below in order to temporarily disable the SIR system. Failure to follow the pr ...

Other materials:

Power Door Locks
Select and the following may display: Auto Door Unlock Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Delayed Door Lock Auto Door Unlock Select to set which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Unlocked Door Anti Lock O ...

Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection
Note: The strut assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure. Note: A light film of oil on the top portion of the strut is normal. DO NOT replace the strut for this condition. Condition 1 Oil or fluid residue only o ...

Engine Replacement (Manual Transmission)
Special Tools J-45859 Wheel Drive Shaft Remover . CH-807 Closure Plugs .  For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to ...