Commander 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
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.
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.
1. Be certain that a valid FOB with Integrated Key (FOBIK) is still present in the ignition switch. Leave the FOBIK in the ignition switch while the
shaft lock module service is being completed.
2. Align the engagement and slide tabs integral to the housing of the shaft lock module (1) with the slots and channels in the mounting bracket (3) on
the steering column.
3. Slide the module toward the top of the column far enough for the spring clips (2) on the module to engage the bracket.
4. Reinstall the steering column into the vehicle. See: Service and Repair/Steering Column - Installation.
5. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the shaft lock module connector receptacle.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: If the shaft lock module has been replaced with a new unit, the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) (also known as the Sentry Key
Immobilizer Module/SKIM, the Sentry Key REmote Entry Module/SKREEM or the Wireless Control Module/WCM) MUST also be
replaced. See: Accessories and Optional Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Keyless Entry/Keyless Starting System/Service and
Repair/Removal. Also, a diagnostic scan tool MUST be used to initialize the new module before the vehicle can be operated. See:
Accessories and Optional Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems/Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning.
