Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement

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Rear Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement
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Warning: Following the deployment of a rear seat side air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary: The rear seat side bolster, attachments, brackets and wiring The rear seat back frame, cushion and cover The rear seat cushion frame, cushion and cover Failure to do so may cause future personal injury. Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system, if equipped. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Remove the rear seat back cushion bolster. Refer to Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement.
1	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket Bolt (Qty:?€‰4) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 3.5?€‰Y (31?€‰lb?€‰in)
2	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty:?€‰2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 3.5?€‰Y (31?€‰lb?€‰in)
3	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket
4	Rear Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Procedure Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the module electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector. Slide airbag out of airbag chute. Install seat side airbag into airbag chute with connector facing down. Airbag mounting studs must fit through airbag chute holes and then into the module bracket. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping.

Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping

Scrapping Procedure During the course of a vehicles useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. The following info ...

Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision

Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment ?€“ Component Inspections Warning: Proper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) sensing system requires that any r ...

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Where to Put the Restraint
According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. Whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-fa ...

Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. If the steerin ...

Electronic Brake Control Module Programming and Setup
Note: DO NOT program a control module unless directed to by a service procedure or a service bulletin. If the ECU is not properly configured with the correct calibration software, the ECU will not control all of the vehicle features properly. Ensure the programming tool is ...

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