Module, Sentry Key Immobilizer (SKREEM): Removal: Removal: CHRYSLER

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Ignition Switch/SKREEM Electrical Connectors

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Disconnect and isolate the negative cable from the battery.
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Remove upper center instrument panel trim bezel. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CENTER, REMOVAL .
Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO, REMOVAL .
Remove the steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL .
Remove the lower instrument panel knee blocker. Refer to KNEEBLOCKER, REMOVAL .
Remove the three screws from the lower steering column shroud and remove the lower shroud.
Remove the instrument cluster trim bezel. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, REMOVAL .
Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to REMOVAL .
Reach up behind the left side of the center stack and disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector (6) and the WCM electrical connector (5).
Insert the ignition key into the ignition cylinder. Push the shift interlock cable locking tab inward and rotate the ignition key to the on position. This will release the cable from the ignition switch. Remove the shift interlock cable from the ignition cylinder.

Fig 2: Ignition Switch Support Bracket Screw
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Remove the ignition switch support bracket screw (1).

Fig 3: Ignition Switch Mounting Screws
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Remove the two ignition switch mounting screws (1) and remove one upper screw from the ignition cylinder support bracket.
Disconnect the WCM antenna from the WCM receiver.

Fig 4: Ignition Switch Locking Tab
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Use a thin screw driver and unsnap ignition switch from mounting position. Push switch back to remove.
Remove the ignition switch/cylinder assembly through the lower steering column opening.

Fig 5: WCM Retaining Screw
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Remove WCM retaining screw (1) and flex the retaining tab to release the WCM from the ignition switch.

NOTE:

After a SKREEM/WCM is replaced, the ignition/transponder keys need to be programmed to the new SKREEM/WCM. Follow the directions on the diagnostic scan tool. The transponder key for the SKREES/SKIM and the RKE will both be programmed during this operation. There is no need to program the fob of the key for RKE functionality once the transponder key is programmed to the new SKREEM/WCM.

NOTE:

When a PCM and the SKREEM/WCM are replaced at the same time, perform the following steps in order:

Program the new PCM.
Program the new SKREEM/WCM.
Program all ignition/transponder keys to the new SKREEM/WCM.

Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .