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:
Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
Special Tools
207649 Rod Hairpin Clips
547324 Flange Screws
EN-840 Pliers / Remover
EN-958 Installer
EN-45059 Angle Meter
EN-50717 Kit
J-43649–2 Rods
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spa ...
Floor Rear Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side
Floor Rear Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front floor carpet. Refer to Floor Panel Carpet Replacement.
1
Floor Rear Air Outlet Du ...
Differential Carrier Removal (6T30)
Differential Carrier Removal
Callout
Component Name
1
Differential Carrier Assembly
2
Final Drive Sun Gear
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