Alarm Module: Service and Repair
REMOVALWARNING: 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 the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
Fig.6 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install:
3. Remove the two screws that secure the lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud.
4. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional tilt steering column, move the tilt steering column to the fully lowered position and leave the tilt release lever in the released (down) position.
5. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.
6. On models equipped with a manual transmission, remove the two screws that secure the multi-function switch assembly to the upper steering column housing.
Smart Key Immobilizer Module Remove/Install:
7. Disconnect the cross body wire harness connector for the SKIM from the SKIM connector receptacle.
8. The SKIM mounting bracket features a clip formation that secures the SKIM to the inboard 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.
9. 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. On models with a manual transmission, lift the multi- function switch upward OFF of the upper steering column housing far enough to extract the SKIM antenna formation from between the ignition key release button and the right multi-function switch housing.
10. Remove the SKIM from the steering column.
INSTALLATION
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. Position the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) to the right side of the steering column (Fig.7). On models with a manual transmission, lift the multi-function switch upward OFF of the upper steering column housing far enough to insert the SKIM antenna formation between the ignition key release button and the right multi-function switch housing.
2. Slide the SKIM antenna ring around the ignition switch lock cylinder housing, then rotate the SKIM and its mounting bracket upwards and toward the steering column.
3. Align the SKIM mounting bracket clip formation with the inboard lower flange of the steering column jacket and, using hand pressure, push upward firmly and evenly on the connector end of the SKIM mounting bracket to engage this clip with the steering column jacket.
4. Reconnect the cross body wire harness connector for the SKIM to the SKIM connector receptacle.
5. On models equipped with a manual transmission, install and tighten the two screws that secure the multi-function switch assembly to the upper steering column housing. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
6. Position both the upper and lower shrouds onto the steering column. Be certain that the locating tabs for the left and right multi-function switch control stalk watershields are properly engaged in the openings of both the upper and lower shrouds.
7. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.).
8. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional tilt steering column, move the tilt steering column to the fully raised position and secure it in place by moving the tilt release lever back to the locked (up) position.
9. Reinstall the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel.
10. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: If the SKIM has been replaced with a new unit, the Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) MUST be initialized before the vehicle can be operated. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SKIS INITIALIZATION).