Sentry Key Immobilizer Module: Removal

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.

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER ).
Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the SKIM connector.
Remove the screw that secures the SKIM to the bottom of the steering column housing (Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Removing Screw That Secures SKIM To Bottom
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Disengage the antenna ring of the SKIM from around the ignition lock cylinder housing.
Remove the SKIM from the steering column.