Impact Sensor: 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).

Malibu or Maxx




1 - Right Front Impact Sensor-Located under the hood at the front right side of the vehicle
2 - Front Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the front hood on the passenger side
3 - Passenger Instrument Panel Air Bag-Located at the top right under the instrument panel
4 - Right Roof Rail Air Bag-Located under the headliner, extending from the passenger front windshield pillar to the passenger rear windshield pillar
5 - Right Front Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located behind door panel on the passenger front door
6 - Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)-Located underneath the vehicle carpet under the center console
7 - Passenger Seat Side Air Bag-Located on the seat back of passenger seat
8 - Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner-Located under the trim near the bottom of the center pillar on the passenger side of vehicle
9 - Inflator Module for Right Roof Rail Air Bag-Located behind the garnish molding on the upper rear pillar
10 - Rear Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the rear truck lid on the passenger side
11 - Rear Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the rear truck lid on the driver side
12 - Inflator Module for Left Roof Rail Air Bag-Located behind garnish molding on the upper rear pillar
13 - Driver Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner-Located under the trim near the bottom of the center pillar on the driver side of vehicle
14 - Driver Seat Side Air Bag-Located on the seat back of driver seat
15 - Left Front Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located behind door panel on the driver front door
16 - Left Roof Rail Air Bag-Located under the headliner, extending from the driver front windshield pillar to the driver rear windshield pillar
17 - Driver Steering Wheel Air Bag-Located on the steering wheel
18 - Front Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the front hood on the driver side
19 - Vehicle Battery-Located at the front left of the engine compartment
20 - Left Front Impact Sensor-Located under the hood at the front left side of the vehicle




Front of Vehicle/Engine Compartment Component Views

Front of the Engine Compartment Components (1 of 2)




1 - Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor - Left
2 - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
3 - Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor - Right




Door Component Views

Driver Door Components




1 - Door Frame
2 - Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver
3 - Outside Rearview Mirror Switch
4 - Courtesy Lamp - Left Front Door
5 - Door Lock Switch - Driver
6 - Window Motor - Driver
7 - Speaker - Left Front
8 - Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch
9 - Window Switch - Driver
10 - Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS) - Left
11 - Door Latch - Driver

Passenger Door Components




1 - Outside Rearview Mirror - Passenger
2 - Door Frame
3 - Door Latch - Passenger
4 - Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS) - Right
5 - Window Switch - Passenger
6 - Speaker - Right Front
7 - Window Motor - Passenger
8 - Door Lock Switch - Passenger
9 - Courtesy Lamp - Right Front Door