INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Position the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module
(SKIM) (Fig. 11). On models with a manual transmis-
sion, lift the multi-function switch upward off of the
upper steering column housing far enough to insert
the SKIM antenna formation between the ignition
key release button and the multi-function switch
housing.
(2) Slide the SKIM antenna ring around the igni-
tion switch lock cylinder housing, then rotate the
SKIM and its mounting bracket upwards and toward
the steering column.
(3) Align the SKIM mounting bracket clip with the
inboard lower flange of the steering column and,
push upward firmly on the connector end of the
SKIM mounting bracket to engage the clip with the
steering column.
(4) Reconnect the cross body wire harness connec-
tor for the SKIM to the SKIM connector.
(5) On models equipped with a manual transmis-
sion, install and tighten the screws that secure the
multi-function switch assembly to the upper steering
column housing. Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (20 in.
lbs.).
(6) Position both the upper and lower shrouds onto
the steering column (Fig. 10).
(7) Install and tighten the screws that secure the
lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud.
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 in. lbs.).
(8) 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.
Fig. 11 Sentry Key Immobilizer Module - Typical
1 - UPPER SHROUD
2 - STEERING COLUMN
3 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
4 - SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE
5 - IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER
6 - SCREW
7 - LOWER SHROUD
8 - STEERING WHEEL
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SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE (Continued)