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Air Bag Systems: Locations




SIR Identification Views

The SIR Identification Views shown below illustrate the approximate location of all SIR components available for the vehicle. This will assist in determining the appropriate SIR Disabling and Enabling for a given service procedure, refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.





1 - Right Front End Sensor-Located on the right front of the vehicle in the engine compartment (North American Models)

2 - Front Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the front hood on the passenger side

3 - I/P Air Bag-Located at the top right under the instrument panel

4 - Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)-Located underneath the center console

5 - RF Side Impact Air Bag-Located on the seat back of passenger seat

6 - Seat Belt Pretensioner-Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom

7 - RH Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom

8 - LH Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom

9 - Seat Belt Pretensioner-Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom

10 - LF Side Impact Air Bag-Located on the seat back of driver seat

11 - Steering Wheel Air Bag-Located on the steering wheel

12 - Front Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the front hood on the driver side

13 - Vehicle Battery-Located under the hood on the right side

14 - Left Front End Sensor-Located on the left front of the vehicle in the engine compartment (North American Models)