Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (Skim); Door Key Cylinder Switch - Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 7 Door Key Cylinder Switch
1 – DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH
2 – LOCK CYLINDER
3 – DOOR HANDLE
4 – PIGTAIL CONNECTOR
5 – CLIP
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.

SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE (SKIM)

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL,
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery
cable remote terminal from the remote battery post
(Fig. 8).
(2) Remove knee bolster. Refer to Group 8E,
Instrument Panel Systems for Removal and Installa-
tion.
GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
STEERING COLUMN,
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEMS
Fig. 8 Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal
1 – RIGHT STRUT TOWER
2 – AIR CLEANER INLET TUBE
3 – REMOTE TERMINAL
(3) Remove the steering column upper and lower
shrouds. Refer to Group 19, Steering for Removal
and Installation.
(4) Disengage the steering column wire harness
from the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM).
(5) Remove the one screw securing the SKIM to
the bottom of the steering column.
(6) Slide the SKIM away from the steering column
to clear the SKIM antenna ring from around the
OR
ignition switch lock cylinder housing (Fig. 1).
(7) Remove the SKIM from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse the above procedures.
(2) If the SKIM is replaced with a new unit, a
DRB III scan tool and the proper Body Diagnostic
Procedures Manual MUST be used to initialize the
new SKIM and to program at least two Sentry Key
transponders.
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