Air Bag Systems: Locations

2012 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2L SCSECTION 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.

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1 - Right Front Impact Sensor-Located on the front of the vehicle in the engine compartment

2 - Front Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the front hood on the passenger side

3 - Vehicle Battery-Located under the hood on the right side (LS2), in the trunk on the right side (LS7)

4 - Passenger Instrument Panel Air Bag-Located at the top right under the I/P

5 - Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)-Located underneath the vehicle center console in front of shifter

6 - Passenger Presence System (PPS)-Located in the passenger seat under the seat trim

7 - Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner-Located on the inboard side of the passenger seat

8 - Right Front Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located inside passenger/right door near rear of door

9 - Passenger Seat Air Bag-Located on the seat back of passenger seat

10 - Rear Compartment Lid Assist Rod-A gas shock is located under the rear trunk lid on the passenger side

11 - Rear Compartment Lid Assist Rod-A gas shock is located under the rear trunk lid on the driver side

12 - Driver Seat Side Air Bag-Located on the seat back of driver seat

13 - Left Front Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located inside driver/left door near rear of door

14 - Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner-Located on the inboard side of the driver seat

15 - Driver Steering Wheel Air Bag-Located on the steering wheel

16 - Front Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the front hood on the driver side

17 - Left Front Impact Sensor-Located on the front of the vehicle in the engine compartment

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