Sentry Key Immobilizer Module: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, 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. REFER TO AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

Position the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) to the right side of the steering column (Figure ). Lift the multifunction switch upward off of the upper steering column housing far enough to insert the SKIM antenna ring formation between the ignition key release button and the multifunction switch housing.
Slide the SKIM antenna ring around the ignition switch lock cylinder housing, then rotate the SKIM and its mounting bracket upwards and toward the steering column.
Align the SKIM mounting bracket clip with the right lower flange of the steering column jacket and, push upward firmly and evenly on the connector end of the SKIM mounting bracket to engage this clip with the steering column jacket.
Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector for the SKIM to the module connector.
Position both the upper and lower shrouds onto the steering column.
Align the snap features on the lower shroud the upper shroud and apply pressure to snap them together.
From below the steering column, install and tighten the screws that secure the lower shroud to the upper shroud. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.).
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional tilt steering column, move the tilt steering column to the fully raised position and secure it in place by moving the tilt release lever back to the locked (up) position.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: If the SKIM has been replaced with a new unit, the Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) MUST be initialized before the vehicle can be operated. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SKIS INITIALIZATION ).