4 Channel + Subwoofer Amplifier Installation kit 2018-Up Jeep Wrangler JL*, 2020-Up Gladiator JT* *Not compatible with factory amplified vehicles. Only designed for use in aftermarket radio installations. Utilizing small form factor amplifiers.
1. Mount the vehicle specific fuse holder rack to passenger side of engine bay near battery using a 10 mm socket. The forward mounting hole on the fuse holder rack will use an existing factory M6 bolt, the rear mounting hole will use the included M6x1 bolt into an unused factory mount location. 2. Using a T50 Torx, unbolt the front seats. Lean seats back and disconnect the 2 connectors from bottom. 3. Pull back carpet and locate the floor grommet under the seats. Remove grommets.
4. Using a pry tool and 10 mm socket, unhook the door catch then remove door seal and kick panel cover. 5. 1. Unclip and remove the panel below the steering column. (Figure A), Unclip the climate control panel and set aside. (Figure B), Remove (2) Phillips screws securing the radio trim panel, then unclip and remove the panel. (Figure C), Remove (4) Phillips screws securing the radio, then unplug and remove. (Figure D) Figure A Figure B Figure C Figure D See diagram on page 5 for overview 6.
7. Run white power wire across engine bay from vehicle specific fuse holder, following the firewall across, going over the brake booster and down the firewall. Follow the Jeeps frame watching for pinch points, or exhaust components to drivers grommet floor hole. Secure wire with included zip ties. Slide grommet over white power wire and install grommet. 8. Mount the black ground wire to the factory ground points in the kick panels with a 10 mm socket.
11. Mount the amplifiers to amp racks, using hook and loop tape position rack in the vehicle with the rear bracket feet over the seats rear bolt hole locations. 12. Terminate cables with proper connector for the style of amplifier being used. Connect cables and RCAs to the amp. We recommend using InstallBay PN: IBLUGT, and IBFCRIMPER to terminate the ferrules. 13. Disconnect the interface harness from vehicle side plug (A), connect the audio t-harness before the aftermarket interface harness (B).
15. Using a T20 Torx, install mini ANL fuse into the fuse holders. 16. 17. 18. 19. Turn vehicle on and test amplifier. Make the necessary adjustment to the amplifiers settings. Reassemble Radio, climate controls, driver panel and glove box. Reposition carpet, snap and tuck into place in factory locations. Reinstall the seats. The rear of the seat’s brackets will sit on top of the amp rack feet and bolt down, sandwiching the amp rack between the seat and the floor.
Thank you for purchasing your Jeep Accessory from Metra Electronics! We’re excited to see your installs, also if you have any questions, comments, feedback on the product, please contact us at techsupport@metra-autosound.com. Rev:1.1 | Edit: 11/16/2021 www. .
