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:
Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Housing Replacement
Fuel Tank Filler Door Latch Housing Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse
Liner Replacement.
Remove the fuel tank filler door. Refer to ...
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Remove the instrument panel center molding. Refer to Inst ...
Ignition Coil Installation
Special Tools
EN-6009 Remover and Installer Ignition Module
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the ignition coil (1) and remove EN-6009 remover and installer
(2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 2 ...
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