Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning
Warning: When carrying an undeployed inflator module:
- Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector.
- Make sure the air bag opening points away from you.
When storing an undeployed inflator module:
- Make sure the air bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests.
- Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment.
- When storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the air bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Lay the column on its side.
Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.
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.
SIR Special Tool Warning
Warning: Failure to observe the special tool recommendations and instructions could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
SIR Warning
Warning: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
- Air bag deployment
- Personal injury
- Unnecessary SIR system repairs
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
- Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
- If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
Relieving Fuel Pressure Warning
Warning: Remove the fuel tank cap and relieve the fuel system
pressure before servicing the fuel system in order to reduce the risk of
personal injury. After you relieve the fuel system pressure, a ...
Steering Angle Sensor Calibration Warning
Warning: For vehicles with electric power steering (EPS) and without
a vehicle stability enhancement program, the steering angle sensor
MUST always be calibrated after the battery has been disconne ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Turn the front wheels to the straight forward position and secure the
steering wheel from moving.
Remove the 2 lower steering intermediate shaft bolts (1).
Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jac ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating
less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting
in even less traction.
Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads c ...
