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:
Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement
Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to
Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement.
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Battery Charging
Special Tools
EL 50313 Battery Tester
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Diagnostic Aids
For best results, use an automatic taper-rate battery charger with a
voltage capability of 16 V.
The charging area should be well ventilated.
Do not charge a bat ...
Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement
Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the camshaft sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Sprocket Replacement
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Timing Belt Rear Cover Fastener (Qty ...
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