Alarm Module: Service and Repair

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL

Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal:

1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2. Remove knee bolster. Refer to Instrument Panel Systems for Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.
4. Disengage the steering column wire harness from the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM).
5. Remove the one screw securing the SKIM to the bottom of the steering column.

Sentry Key Immobilizer Module Location:

6. Slide the SKIM away from the steering column to clear the SKIM antenna ring from around the ignition switch lock cylinder housing .
7. Remove the SKIM from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. For installation, reverse the above procedures.
2. If the SKIM is replaced with a new unit, a DRB III(R) scan tool and the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures MUST be used to initialize the new SKIM and to program at least two Sentry Key transponders.