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.

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

Warning: A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a cr ...

Seat Belt Latch Stop Installation

Seat Belt Latch Stop Installation Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Locate the hole in the seat belt webbing where the o ...

Other materials:

Disarming the System
To disarm the system, either unlock the doors using the RKE transmitter, or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: Press on the RKE transmitter. Start the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: Lock t ...

Front Side Door Upper Front Trim Panel Replacement
Front Side Door Upper Front Trim Panel Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Front Side Door Upper Front Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Use the appropriate plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the door tri ...

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan with Sunroof)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged ...