Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

Warning:

A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement

Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air ...

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

Warning: A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help ...

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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has ABS, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a lit ...

Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Caution Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have bee ...

Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove the fuse block and battery positive cable cover. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Remove the battery posit ...