Commander 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2007)
Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
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. Reinstall the turn signal cancel cam onto the clockspring rotor of the SCM.
2. While holding the centered clockspring rotor and the SCM case (3) stationary in relation to each other, carefully slide the SCM down over the
steering column upper shaft.
3. Install and tighten the two screws (1) that secure the SCM to the steering column housing (2). Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
4. Reconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors (3 and 4) to the two connector receptacles located below the steering column (5) on
the back of the SCM case (2).
