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) .

Cadillac CTS




1 - Front End Sensor -Located on the front of the vehicle in the engine compartment
2 - Front Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the front hood on the passenger side
3 - Vehicle Battery-Located under the hood on the right side
4 - I/P Air Bag-Located at the top right under the instrument panel
5 - Right Roof Rail Air Bag-Located under the headliner, extending from the passenger front windshield pillar to the passenger rear windshield pillar
6 - Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)-Located underneath the vehicle carpet under the center console
7 - Passenger Presence System-Located under the passenger seat trim cover
8 - Inflator Module for Right Roof Rail Air Bag-Located above front passenger door opening near center pillar
9 - Seat Belt Pretensioner-Located on the inboard side of the passenger seat
10 - RF Side Impact Air Bag-Located on the seat back of passenger seat
11 - Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom
12 - Rear Compartment Lid Assist Rod-A gas shock is located under the rear trunk lid on the passenger side
13 - Rear Compartment Lid Assist Rod-A gas shock is located under the rear trunk lid on the driver side
14 - Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom
15 - LF Side Impact Air Bag-Located on the seat back of driver seat
16 - Seat Belt Pretensioner-Located on the inboard side of the driver seat
17 - Inflator Module for Left Roof Rail Air Bag-Located above front driver door opening near center pillar
18 - Left Roof Rail Air Bag-Located under the headliner, extending from the driver front windshield pillar to the driver rear windshield pillar
19 - Steering Wheel Air Bag-Located on the steering wheel
20 - Front Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the front hood on the driver side