Sentry Key Remote Entry Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/ Installing Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM) Or Wireless Control Module (WCM)

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NOTE: The steering wheel does not have to be removed to service the SKREEM/WCM.

NOTE: The Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) assembly, which consists of the left/right multi-function switches and the clockspring, does not have to be removed to service the SKREEM/WCM. There is an access hole in the top of the right multi-function switch to access the mounting screw (2).

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag system or component service. Failure to do so may result in accidental airbag deployment, personal injury or death.
Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/UPPER SHROUD - REMOVAL) and (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/LOWER SHROUD - REMOVAL) .
Remove the SKREEM/WCM mounting screw (2) on the ignition lock assembly and separate the SKREEM/WCM (3) from the ignition lock assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM) Or Wireless Control Module (WCM) Housing
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Disconnect the SKREEM/WCM electrical connector (4).
Remove SKREEM/WCM (1 and 3) from column (2).

When a PCM and the SKREEM/WCM are replaced at the same time, perform the following steps in order (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - PCM/SKREEM PROGRAMMING) and/ or (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - PCM/SKREEM PROGRAMMING) .

Program the new PCM.
Program the new SKREEM/WCM.
Replace all ignition keys and program them to the new SKREEM/WCM.