Commander 2WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supplemental restraint system 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 supplemental restraint system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result
in accidental airbag deployment.
CAUTION: A service replacement Steering Control Module (SCM) is shipped with the clockspring pre-centered and with a molded plastic
locking pin installed. This locking pin should not be removed until the SCM has been installed on the steering column. If the locking pin is
removed before the SCM is installed on a steering column, the clockspring centering procedure must be performed.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and that the entire
steering system is locked or inhibited from rotation.
1. Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel.
4. Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness connectors from the upper clockspring rotor connector receptacles.
CAUTION: Be certain that the screws that secure the steering wheel puller to the steering wheel are fully engaged in the steering wheel
armature without passing through the steering wheel and damaging the clockspring.
5. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
6. Remove the shrouds from the steering column.
7. Remove the right (wiper ) multi-function switch (3) from the SCM (4).
8. Remove the left (lighting) multi-function switch (1) from the SCM.
9. Remove the hazard switch (2) from the SCM.
