GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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 .

Malibu or Maxx


Object Number: 1552576  Size: MF
(1)Front End 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)I/P Air Bag--Located at the top right under the instrument panel
(4)Roof Rail Air Bag--Located under the headliner, extending from the passenger front windshield pillar to the passenger rear windshield pillar
(5)Side Impact Sensor (SIS)--Located behind door panel on the passenger front door
(6)Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)--Located underneath the vehicle carpet under the center console
(7)RF Side Impact Air Bag--Located on the seat back of passenger seat
(8)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 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 Roof Rail Air Bag--Located behind garnish molding on the upper rear pillar
(13)Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner--Located under the trim near the bottom of the center pillar on the driver side of vehicle
(14)LF Side Impact Air Bag--Located on the seat back of driver seat
(15)Side Impact Sensor (SIS)--Located behind door panel on the driver front door
(16)Roof Rail Air Bag--Located under the headliner, extending from the driver front windshield pillar to the driver rear windshield pillar
(17)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)Front End Sensor--Located under the hood at the front left side of the vehicle