SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones
IMPORTANT:
Refer to SIR Service Precautions before disabling the SIR system.
SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the SIR system installed in various locations around a vehicle. To find the location of the SIR components, refer to SIR Zone Identification Views .
There are several reasons for disabling the SIR system, such as repairs to the SIR system or servicing a component near or attached to an SIR component. There are several ways to disable the SIR system depending on what type of service is being performed. The following information covers the proper procedures for disabling/enabling the SIR system.
SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones
| Zone | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Inflatable Restraints Front End Sensor (left/right)-Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1 . |
| 2 | Driver/Left Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module (for Impala only), Side Impact Sensor (SIS), and Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner-Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 (Monte Carlo) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 (Impala) . |
| 3 | Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module and Coil-Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 . |
| 4 | Not Used |
| 5 | Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel (I/P) Module-Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 . |
| 6 | Passenger/Right Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module (for Impala only), Side Impact Sensor (SIS), and Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 (Monte Carlo) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 (Impala) . |
| 7 | Driver Seat with Side Impact Module (for Monte Carlo only)-Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 . |
| 8 | Not Used |
| 9 | Passenger Seat with Passenger Presence System (PPS), Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) (for both Impala and Monte Carlo), and Side Impact Module (for Monte Carlo only)-Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 (Monte Carlo) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 (Impala) . |
| 10-12 | Not Used |