Grand Cherokee 2WD Limited V8-4.7L (2002)
Alarm Module: Service and Repair
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module Replacement
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO
DISABLE THE AIRBAG 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. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
3. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the SKIM connector.
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4. Remove the screw that secures the SKIM to the bottom of the steering column housing.
5. Disengage the antenna ring of the SKIM from around the ignition lock cylinder housing.
6. Remove the SKIM from the steering column.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Position the SKIM to the underside of the steering column.
2. Engage the antenna ring of the SKIM around the ignition lock cylinder housing.
3. Install and tighten the screw that secures the SKIM to the bottom of the steering column housing. Tighten the screw to 3.4 Nm (30 in lbs.).
4. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the SKIM connector.
5. Reinstall the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Perform the SKIS Replacement procedure using the DRB III.
8. Perform the SKIS Initialization Procedure using the DRB III.
