SIR Zone Identification Views (Sedan)

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION SIR Zone Identification Views (Sedan)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The SIR Zone 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 Zones for a given service procedure, refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling ZonesΒ .

Fig 1: Sedan Identification View
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Callout Component Name
1 Electronic Front End Sensor (EFS) - Located at the front of the vehicle on the hood latch support bracket.
2 I/P Module - Located at the top right under the instrument panel.
3 Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) - Located under the passenger seat under the vehicles carpet.
4 Side Impact Module - Located on the seat back of the passenger seat.
5 Side Impact Sensor (SIS) - Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom.
6 Side Impact Sensor (SIS) - Located under the center pillar trim near the bottom.
7 Side Impact Module - Located on the seat back of the driver seat.
8 Steering Wheel Module - Located on the steering wheel.
9 Vehicle Battery - Located under the hood on the left side.
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