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:
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Fasteners (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedure
Turn ...
Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement
Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the camshaft sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Sprocket Replacement
1
Timing Belt Rear Cover Fastener (Qty ...
Torque Converter Removal
Torque Converter Removal
Callout
Component Name
1
Lock Pin
Warning: Lock pin must be secured into the bench fixture to
hold the transmission and prevent bodily injury.
Note: Ensure the DT ...
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