Sentry Key Immobilizer Module: Removal
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. SEE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
ARTICLE FOR DISABLING AND ENABLING PROCEDURES.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- If the vehicle is equipped with tilt steering column, move the tilt steering column to the fully lowered position and leave the tilt release lever in the released (down) position.
- From below the steering column, remove the screws that secure the lower shroud to the upper shroud.
- Push gently inward on both sides of the upper shroud near the parting line between the upper and lower shrouds to release the snap features that secure the two halves to each other.
- Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.
- Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector for the SKIM from the module connector.
- The SKIM mounting bracket features a clip that secures the SKIM to the right lower flange of the steering column jacket. Pull downward on the connector end of the SKIM mounting bracket to release this clip from the steering column jacket.
- Rotate the SKIM and its mounting bracket downwards and then to the side away from the steering column to slide the SKIM antenna ring from around the ignition switch lock cylinder housing. Lift the multi-function switch upward off of the upper steering column housing far enough to remove the SKIM antenna ring formation from between the ignition key release button and the multi-function switch housing.
- Remove the SKIM from the steering column.