Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 887

Fig. 24: Identifying Power Distribution Center (PDC) & Left Inner Fender
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The fuel pump relay is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) (1). The PDC is located in the engine
compartment near the left inner fender (2). Refer to label on PDC cover for relay location.

1. Remove PDC cover.

2. Remove relay from PDC.

3. Check condition of relay terminals and PDC connector terminals for damage or corrosion. Repair if

necessary before installing relay.

4. Check for pin height (pin height should be the same for all terminals within the PDC connector). Repair if

necessary before installing relay.

INSTALLATION

STARTER RELAY

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Fig. 25: Identifying Power Distribution Center (PDC) & Left Inner Fender
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1. Refer to Power Distribution Center (PDC) cover for starter relay location.

2. Install relay to PDC (1).

3. Install cover to PDC.

MODULE-REMOTE START ANTENNA

DESCRIPTION

MODULE - REMOTE START ANTENNA

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Fig. 26: Remote Start Antenna Module Assembly
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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

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

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

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Fig. 27: Identifying Integral Mounting Bracket, Screw, Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM),
Start Antenna Coaxial Cable Connector, Instrument Panel Wire Harness Connector & Lock Cylinder
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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).

accidental airbag deployment.

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