Sentry Key Immobilizer Module: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, 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 AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- Position the SKIM to the underside of the steering column (Figure ).
- Engage the antenna ring of the SKIM around the ignition lock cylinder housing.
- Install and tighten the screw that secures the SKIM to the bottom of the steering column housing. Tighten the screw to 3.4 N.m (30 in lbs.).
- Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the SKIM connector.
- Reinstall the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER ).
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.
- Perform the SKIS Replacement procedure using the DRBIII(R).
- Perform the SKIS Initialization Procedure using the DRBIII(R).