Alarm Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, WARNINGS, BEFORE ATTEMPTING COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal:

1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2. Remove knee blocker.
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

NOTE: If the SKIM is replaced with a new unit, a DRB III 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.

1. Slide the SKIM toward the steering column making sure the SKIM antenna ring is around the ignition cylinder housing.
2. Install the one screw securing the SKIM to the bottom of the steering column.
3. Engage the steering column wire harness to the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM).
4. Install the steering column upper and lower shrouds.
5. Install knee blocker.
6. Connect the negative battery cable remote terminal onto the remote battery post.