Sentry Key Immobilizer Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Concorde, and 2003 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post (Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal
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Remove knee blocker.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.
Disengage the steering column wire harness from the sentry key immobilizer module (SKIM).
Remove the one screw securing the SKIM to the bottom of the steering column.
Slide the SKIM away from the steering column to clear the SKIM antenna ring from around the ignition switch lock cylinder housing (Figure ).
Remove the SKIM from the vehicle.