Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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 equipped.
• Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the housing, keeping hands and fingers away from the seat belt webbing.
• Make sure the opening, from which the seat belt webbing extends, faces downward and the seat belt webbing hangs freely.

Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.

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 ...

Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement (4 Way)

Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensione ...

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Tire and Loading Information Label
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Front Side Door Replacement
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