Keyless Entry Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. 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 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

2. Remove the left silencer panel (2) underneath the instrument panel.




3. Remove the steering column opening cover.




4. Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel.




5. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, and gently pry out ignition cylinder bezel.
6. Remove the screws (2) and remove the ignition cylinder (1) by pushing back through the instrument panel.
7. Reach up behind the left side of the center stack and disconnect the ignition switch and SKREEM electrical connectors.
8. Remove the one mounting bolt holding the SKREEM to the ignition cylinder housing.

NOTE: When a PCM and the SKREEM are replaced at the same time refer to Computers and Control Systems/Engine Control Module/Service and Repair/PCM/SKREEM Programming. PCM/SKREEM Programming
Follow this order:
- Program the new PCM.
- Program the new SKREEM.
- Replace an Ignition Keys and program them to the new SKREEM.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: When a PCM and the SKREEM are replaced at the same time refer to Computers and Control Systems/Engine Control Module/Service and Repair/PCM/SKREEM Programming. PCM/SKREEM Programming
Follow this order:
- Program the new PCM.
- Program the new SKREEM.
- Replace all ignition keys and program them to the new SKREEM.




1. Position the SKREEM with the antenna ring around the ignition lock cylinder.
2. Install the one mounting bolt holding the SKREEM to the ignition cylinder housing.
3. Reach up behind the left side of the center stack and connect the ignition switch and SKREEM electrical connectors.
4. Install the ignition cylinder by pushing it up through the instrument panel from behind, and install the screws (2).
5. Install the ignition cylinder bezel by firmly pushing it into place.




6. Install the cluster bezel.




7. Install the steering column opening cover.




8. Install the left silencer panel (2) underneath the instrument panel.
9. Connect the battery negative cable.

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the optional Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) if the SKREEM is replaced with a new unit, a diagnostic scan tool MUST be used to initialize the new SKREEM and to program at least two Sentry Key transponders before the vehicle can be operated.