Liberty Sport 4WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Alarm Module: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT
TENSIONER, FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, 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 AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. 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.
Fig.11 Sentry Key Immobilizer Module Remove/Install
3. From below the steering column, remove the two screws that secure the lower shroud to the upper shroud.
4. Using hand pressure, push gently inward on both sides of the upper shroud near the parting line between the upper and lower shrouds to release the
snap features that secure the two halves to each other.
5. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.
6. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector for the SKIM from the module connector receptacle.
7. The SKIM mounting bracket features a clip formation that secures the SKIM to the right 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.
8. 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. Lift the multi-function switch upward OFF of the upper steering column housing far enough to
remove the SKIM antenna ring formation from between the ignition key release button and the multi-function switch housing.
9. Remove the SKIM from the steering column.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT
TENSIONER, FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE