Module, Passive Entry: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Refer to WARNING . Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.

Fig 1: Air Conditioner Blower Housing, Passive Entry Module (PEM), Screws & Receptacles

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

From the passenger side of the vehicle, position the Passive Entry Module (PEM) (2) to the outboard end of the heater and air conditioner blower housing (1).
Install and tighten the three screws (4) that secure the PEM to the tabs on the blower housing. Tighten the screws securely.
Reconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors to the two PEM connector receptacles (3).
If the vehicle is so equipped, reinstall the closeout (hush) panel under the passenger side end of the instrument panel. Refer to PANEL, INSTRUMENT, INSTALLATION .
Reconnect the battery negative cable.

NOTE:

If the PEM is being replaced with a new unit, a diagnostic scan tool MUST be used to initialize and configure the new PEM. Follow the programming steps outlined in the diagnostic scan tool for Replace found under Miscellaneous Functions for the PEM/Passive Entry Module menu item.