Procedures
Remote Start Antenna - Installation
⚠ WARNING
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS), 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 SRS. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment.ℹ NOTE
On vehicles equipped with the Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS), when the 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 operatedℹ NOTE
On vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system and a full-sized matching spare tire and wheel assembly, when the SKREEM or the spare tire pressure sensor is replaced with a new unit, a diagnostic scan tool MUST be used to run a routine that allows the SKREEM to be programmed with the ID number and location of the spare tire pressure sensor mounted in the wheel of the spare tire. This may be done using a TPM-RKE Analyzer special tool by following the programming steps outlined in the diagnostic scan tool for Program Tire Sensor ID w/TPM Tool under Miscellaneous Functions for the WCM/Wireless Control Module menu item. If a TPM-RKE Analyzer special tool is not available, the spare tire must be dismounted from its wheel to access and note the ID number on the spare tire pressure sensor so that the ID code for that sensor can be programmed into the new SKREEM. Follow the programming steps outlined in the diagnostic scan tool for Learn Spare Tire Sensor ID also found under Miscellaneous Functions for the WCM/Wireless Control Module menu item
- Install the remote start antenna module (2), and screws (1) to instrument panel assembly. Tighten screws to 2.5 Nm (22 in. lbs.).
- Install the instrument cluster Instrument Cluster - Installation.
- Route the remote start coaxial cable in the position noted during the removal procedure.
- Install the remote start antenna coaxial cable to mounting clips, if equipped.
- Connect remote start antenna coaxial cable connector (4) to the Sentry Key REmote Entry Module (SKREEM) (3) (also known as the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module/SKIM or the Wireless Control Module/WCM).
- Position the SKREEM onto the steering column ignition lock housing with the antenna ring oriented around the lock cylinder (6).
- Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the SKREEM mounting bracket to the boss on the top of the ignition lock housing. Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
- Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector (5) to the SKREEM connector receptacle.
- Reinstall the right multi-function switch onto the integral mounting bracket (1) on the right side of the clockspring Right Multifunction Switch - Installation.
- Reconnect the battery negative cable. Programming and Relearning Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Sensor - Installation .
Remote Start Antenna - Removal
⚠ WARNING
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS), 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 SRS. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment.ℹ NOTE
During removal of the remote start antenna note the routing location of the coaxial cable.- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Remove but do not disconnect the right multi-function switch from the integral mounting bracket (1) on the right side of the clockspring and position it so that the Sentry Key REmote Entry Module (SKREEM) (also known as the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module/SKIM or the Wireless Control Module/WCM) mounting screw (2) may be accessed Right Multifunction Switch - Removal.
- Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector (5) from the SKREEM (3) connector receptacle.
- Remove the screw (2) that secures the SKREEM to the boss on the top of the ignition lock cylinder housing (6).
- Disengage the SKREEM antenna ring from around the ignition lock housing and remove the SKREEM from the steering column.
- Remove the coaxial electrical cable connector (4) from the SKREEM (3).
- Remove the instrument cluster, refer to Instrument Cluster - Removal.
- Remove the remote start antenna coaxial cable from mounting clips, if equipped.
- Remove the screws (1) from remote start antenna module (2) and remove from instrument panel assembly.
Remote Start Antenna - Description
DESCRIPTION The Remote Start Antenna Module Assembly consists of an electrical connection to the WCM/WIN (1), a length of coaxial cable (2), two mounting clips (3) and (4), and a control module/antenna (5).
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
MODULE - REMOTE START ANTENNA
The Remote Start Antenna Module Assembly consists of an electrical connection to the WCM/WIN (1), a length of coaxial cable (2), two mounting clips (3) and (4), and a control module/antenna (5).
Operation
The remote start antenna is located behind the instrument cluster. The antenna interfaces with the Wireless Control Module (WCM) through a coaxial electrical cable and electrical connector. The antenna helps to amplify the signal for the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob.
Removal
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS), 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 SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in
accidental airbag deployment.
Antenna Coaxial Cable Connector, Instrument Panel Wire Harness Connector & Lock Cylinder
1
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2
Remove but do not disconnect the right multi-function switch from the integral mounting bracket (1) on
the right side of the clockspring and position it so that the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM) (also known as the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module/SKIM or the Wireless Control Module/WCM) mounting screw (2) may be accessed. Refer to REMOVAL .
3
Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector (5) from the SKREEM (3) connector receptacle.
4
Remove the screw (2) that secures the SKREEM to the boss on the top of the ignition lock cylinder
housing (6).
5
Disengage the SKREEM antenna ring from around the ignition lock housing and remove the SKREEM
from the steering column.
6
Remove the coaxial electrical cable connector (4) from the SKREEM (3).
7
Remove the instrument cluster, Refer to REMOVAL .
NOTE
During removal of the remote start antenna note the routing location of the coaxial cable.8
Remove the remote start antenna coaxial cable from mounting clips, if equipped.
9
Remove the screws (1) from remote start antenna module (2) and remove from instrument panel
Installation
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS), 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 SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
1
Install the remote start antenna module (2), and screws (1) to instrument panel assembly. Tighten screws
to 2.5 N.m (22 in. lbs.).
2
Install the instrument cluster. Refer to INSTALLATION .
3
Route the remote start coaxial cable in the position noted during the removal procedure.
4
Install the remote start antenna coaxial cable to mounting clips, if equipped.
Antenna Coaxial Cable Connector, Instrument Panel Wire Harness Connector & Lock Cylinder
5
Connect remote start antenna coaxial cable connector (4) to the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module
(SKREEM) (3) (also known as the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module/SKIM or the Wireless Control Module/WCM).
6
Position the SKREEM onto the steering column ignition lock housing with the antenna ring oriented
around the lock cylinder (6).
7
Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the SKREEM mounting bracket to the boss on the top of the
ignition lock housing. Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
8
Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector (5) to the SKREEM connector receptacle.
9
Reinstall the right multi-function switch onto the integral mounting bracket (1) on the right side of the
clockspring. Refer to INSTALLATION .
10
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with the Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS), when the 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. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .NOTE
On vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system and a full- sized matching spare tire and wheel assembly, when the SKREEM or the spare tire pressure sensor is replaced with a new unit, a diagnostic scan tool MUST be used to run a routine that allows the SKREEM to be programmed with the ID number and location of the spare tire pressure sensor mounted in the wheel of the spare tire. This may be done using a TPM-RKE Analyzer special tool by following the programming steps outlined in the diagnostic scan tool for Program Tire Sensor ID w/TPM Tool under Miscellaneous Functions for the WCM/Wireless Control Module menu item. If a TPM-RKE Analyzer special tool is not available, the spare tire must be dismounted from its wheel to access and note the ID number on the spare tire pressure sensor so that the ID code for that sensor can be programmed into the new SKREEM. Follow the programming steps outlined in the diagnostic scan tool for Learn Spare Tire Sensor ID also found under Miscellaneous Functions for the WCM/Wireless Control Module menu item. Refer to INSTALLATION .
