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Sentry Key Remote Entry Module Transponder Ring

  1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any system or component service.
  3. Remove the steering column shrouds.
  4. Unsnap the SKREEM transponder from the ignition cylinder. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Transponder Ring
    GC0037624Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - TRANSPONDER RING
    2 - STEERING COLUMN
  5. Remove top cover - cluster (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/TOP COVER - CLUSTER - REMOVAL) .
  6. Disconnect the transponder electrical connector from the SKREEM. See Figure.
  7. Maneuver wiring from instrument panel and remove transponder from vehicle.