Sentry Key Remote Entry Module

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, 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.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable
2. If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt steering column, move the tilt steering column to the fully lowered position and leave the tilt release lever in the released (down) position.

Sentry Key Remote Entry 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 of the lower shroud to release the snap features that secure the two shroud halves to each other.
5. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column
6. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the Sentry Key REmote Entry Module (SKREEM).
7. The SKREEM mounting bracket features a clip that secures the module to the right lower flange of the steering column jacket Pull downward on the connector end of the SKREEM mounting bracket to release this clip from the steering column.
8. Rotate the SKREEM and its mounting bracket downwards and then to the side away from the steering column to disengage the antenna ring from around the ignition lock cylinder housing.
9. Lift the multi-function switch upward off of the upper steering column housing far enough to remove the SKREEM antenna ring formation from between the ignition key release button and the multi-function switch housing.
10. Remove the SKREEM from the steering column.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the SKREEM to the right side of the steering column.
2. Lift the multi-function switch upward off of the upper steering column housing far enough to insert the SKREEM antenna ring formation between the ignition key release button and the multi-function switch housing.
3. Slide the SKREEM antenna ring around the ignition switch lock cylinder housing, then rotate the SKREEM and its mounting bracket upwards and toward the steering column.
4. Align the SKREEM 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 module mounting bracket to engage this clip with the steering column.
5. Reconnect the wire harness connector to the SKREEM.
6. Position both the upper and lower shrouds onto the steering column.
7. Align the snap features on the lower shroud with the receptacles in the upper shroud and apply hand pressure to snap them together.
8. From below the steering column, install and tighten the two screws that secure the lower shroud to the upper shroud. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 in.lbs.).
9. If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt steering column, move the column to the fully raised position and secure it in place by moving the tilt release lever back to the locked (up) position.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
NOTE: If the Sentry Key REmote Entry Module (SKREEM) is replaced with a new unit, a diagnostic scan tool MUST be used to initialize the new SKREEM and to program at least two Sentry Key transponders before the vehicle can be operated.