Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags?.
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System. Airbags
are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment
threshold. Deployment thresholds are use ...
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants
can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side
collisions, even belted occupants ...
Other materials:
Headlamp Replacement
Headlamp Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
1
Headlamp Assembly Screw (Qty:?€‰4)
Cautio ...
Engine Replacement
Special Tools
EN-48244 Engine Assembly Remove/Install Pallet Supporter
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigera ...
Control Valve Channel Plate Cleaning and Inspection (6T30/40/45/50 - Gen 2)
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Control Valve Channel Plate Cleaning and Inspection
Callout
Component Name
1
Control Valve Body Spacer Plate Retainer
2
Channel Plate to Valve Body Spacer Plate Assembly
3
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