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Sentry Key Immobilizer Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Pickup and 2004 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove upper and lower covers (shrouds) from steering column.
  3. Disconnect the steering column wire harness connector from the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM)
  4. Remove the screw that secures the SKIM to the steering column (Fig 1).
  5. Release the SKIM antenna ring retaining clips from around the ignition switch lock cylinder housing and remove the SKIM.
    Fig 1: Identifying Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM)
    G03563981Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
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