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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013SONIC L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG SYSTEMSLOCATIONS
2013 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8L
Air Bag Systems: Locations
2013 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8LSECTION 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.
1 - Front Right Impact Sensor-Located under the hood on the right side of the vehicle
2 - Front Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the front hood on the passenger side
3 - Instrument Panel Air Bag-Located at the top right under the instrument panel
4 - Right Knee Air Bag-Located below the glove box in the I/P
5 - Roof Rail Air Bag-Located under the headliner, extending from the passenger front windshield pillar to the passenger rear windshield pillar
6 - Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)-Located underneath the center stack
7 - Passenger Presence System (PPS)-Located on the passenger front seat underneath the seat bottom trim
8 - Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner-Located on the outboard side of the passengers seat
9 - Right Front Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located at the B-pillar underneath the door sill
10 - Passenger Seat Side Air Bag-Located on the seat back of passenger seat
11 - Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner-Located under the trim near the bottom of the center pillar on the passenger side of vehicle
12 - Inflator Module for Roof Rail Air Bag-Located behind the garnish molding on the upper rear pillar
13 - Right Rear Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located at the C-pillar underneath the door sill
15 - Rear Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the rear truck lid on the passenger side
16 - Rear Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the rear truck lid on the driver side
18 - Left Rear Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located at the C-pillar underneath the door sill
19 - Inflator Module for Roof Rail Air Bag-Located behind garnish molding on the upper rear pillar
20 - Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner-Located under the trim near the bottom of the center pillar on the driver side of vehicle
21 - Driver Seat Side Air Bag-Located on the seat back of driver seat
22 - Left Front Side Impact Sensor (SIS)-Located at the B-pillar underneath the door sill
23 - Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner-Located on the outboard side of the drivers seat
24 - Roof Rail Air Bag-Located under the headliner, extending from the driver front windshield pillar to the driver rear windshield pillar
25 - Left Knee Air Bag-Located below the steering wheel in the I/P
26 - Steering Wheel Air Bag-Located on the steering wheel
27 - Front Hood Assist Rod-A gas shock located under the front hood on the driver side
28 - Vehicle Battery-Located under the hood on the left side
29 - Left Front Impact Sensor-Located under the hood on the left side of the vehicle
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.