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).

Pontiac Vibe




1 - Right Front End Sensor-Located on the right front of the vehicle in the engine compartment
2 - I/P Air Bag-Located at the top right under the instrument panel
3 - Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)-Located underneath the center console
4 - Passenger Presence (PPS) Module-Located underneath the right front seat
5 - Right Roof Rail Air Bag-Located under the headliner. extending from the passenger front windshield pillar to the passenger rear windshield pillar
6 - Passenger Presence (PPS) Seat Sensor-Located underneath the right front seat cushion
7 - Seat Belt Pretensioner-Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom
8 - RH Front Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom
9 - RF Side Impact Air Bag-Located on the seat back of passenger seat
10 - Right Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Module-Located under the headliner, at the top of the center pillar
11 - RH Rear Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located behind the RH rear seat, near the wheelwell
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 - LH Rear Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located behind the LH rear seat, near the wheelwell
15 - LF Side Impact Air Bag-Located on the seat back of driver seat
16 - Left Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Module-Located under the headliner, at the top of the center pillar
17 - LH Front Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom
18 - Seat Belt Pretensioner-Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom
19 - Right Roof Rail Air Bag-Located under the headliner. extending from the passenger front windshield pillar to the passenger rear windshield pillar
20 - Steering Wheel Air Bag-Located on the steering wheel
21 - Vehicle Battery-Located under the hood on the right side
22 - Left Front End Sensor-Located on the left front of the vehicle in the engine compartment