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Jeep Wrangler
PSS-22WRA Sound System
Installation Manual
• Model: 4-Door Wrangler Unlimited JK
• Model Year: 2011 – 2018
*Not compatible with factory amplified systems
**Not compatible with manual transmission models
* The specified vehicles have been tested and have met compatibility specs at the time of testing. Compatibility is not guaranteed if
the manufacturer has made production changes to the listed vehicles above.
Warning: Before you begin, remove the ground wire from the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of
the battery. Failing to do so can lead to electric shock, injury or damage to equipment.
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the PSS-22WRA. This installation manual is designed to take you through the
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step-by-step installation of the PSS-22WRA into a 2011 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Please familiarize
yourself with the owner's manual and if you still have additional questions please call 1-800-TECH-101.
Note
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.
To Ensure Safe Use Always Follow These Precautions
• The installation of this product requires specialized skills and experience. We recommend that you have the
product installed by an Alpine authorized dealer.
• Before you use this product, be sure to carefully read this installation manual and the separate user's manual
so that you can use the product correctly. Alpine Electronics bears no responsibility for problems that arise as
a result of failure to follow the instructions in the manuals.
• This manual includes a number of symbols that are intended to help you use the product safely, to prevent
harm to you and others, and to protect against damage to property. These symbols and their meanings are
listed below. Make sure you fully understand these symbols before you begin reading the main text.
Explanations of Injury and Damage That May Result from Incorrect Use
Warning
Caution
Jeep
Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly
may lead to death or serious injury.
Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly
may lead to injury or property damage.
Model
Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler
UNLIMITED JK
Year
2011 – 2018
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- Page 1 Failing to do so can lead to electric shock, injury or damage to equipment. Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the PSS-22WRA. This installation manual is designed to take you through the • step-by-step installation of the PSS-22WRA into a 2011 - 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Please familiarize yourself with the owner’s manual and if you still have additional questions please call 1-800-TECH-101.
- Page 2 Forbidden requires specialized skills and experience. steering wheel, gearshift, or the like; or Have the product installed by an Alpine pose a threat to passengers. Doing so could authorized dealer. lead to an accident or injury.
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Page 3: Tools Required
Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 3/19 Tools Required Panel Removal Tool Sockets Phillips Screwdriver 7mm 10mm 18mm Wire Cutters Extension Ratchet Torx Cordless Power Drill Cordless Impact Gun Heat Gun 9/32” Drill Bit... -
Page 4: Accessory List
Amplifier Assembly Subwoofer Enclosure Main Harness T-Harness RCA Adapter Power Cable (3) 10-24 ¾” Hex Washer Head Screws (10) Cable Ties (4) Alpine Logo Badges (4) Tweeters (4) Tweeter Crossovers (4) 6.5” Woofers TW level TW level TW level TW level... - Page 5 Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 5/19 Factory Equipment Removal Process 2011 – 2018 Models Radio Remove the rubber cover from the top storage area Remove the knee cover panel and extract (2) 7mm and extract (1) 7mm screw. screws located to the right and left sides of the steering wheel column.
- Page 6 Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 6/19 Factory Equipment Removal Process 2011 – 2014 Models Tweeters Remove the top dash tweeter using a panel removal Gently open the (3) lock tabs to release the factory tool. tweeter. Factory Equipment Removal Process 2015 – 2018 Models Top Dash Speakers Using a 7mm socket remove (2) screws, disconnect Remove the top dash tweeter using a panel removal...
- Page 7 Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 7/19 Front Lower Dash Speaker Removal Using a panel removing tools, remove the dash side Remove the driver side knee cover by releasing the covers by each door. (2) top clips. Driver Side Passenger Side Extract (2) 10mm screws from the metal steering Extract (2) 7mm screws from the lower dash.
- Page 8 Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 8/19 Front Lower Dash Speaker Removal (continued) ‘07-11 Models have (2) additional screws Extract (2) 7mm screws from the side of each Remove (1) 10mm screws from under the each respective dash enclosure. enclosure. Driver Side Passenger Side Disconnect the speaker enclosure (connector Pull the dash towards the back of the vehicle and...
- Page 9 Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 9/19 Sound Bar Speaker Removal 2011 - 2014 2. Disconnect and remove the factory speaker. 1. Remove (3) T15 Torx screws from the speaker grills. Sound Bar Speaker Removal 2015 - 2018 2. Remove (5) T20 Torx screws, disconnect and 1.
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Page 10: Amplifier Installation
Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 10/19 Amplifier Installation Lift the engine cover and pull towards the front of Use a 10mm socket to connect the power cable to the vehicle to remove it. the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal. Note: The NEGATIVE terminal should remain disconnected until the installation is completed. - Page 11 Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 11/19 Amplifier Installation (continued) Route the In/Out audio connections behind the Route the subwoofer cable and bass level knob dash frame to the radio location. Make all the down to the center console. necessary connections based on your system configuration see pages 17, 18 or 19.
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Page 12: Subwoofer Installation
Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 12/19 Amplifier Installation (continued) Use an impact gun to mount the amplifier assembly Connect both amplifiers Note: Be sure to insert the with the supplied (3) Hex head screws. corresponding connector into each amplifier. Subwoofer Installation Using a T30 Torx, remove the OEM harness Secure the connector plugs using cable ties to the mounting plate as shown below. - Page 13 Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 13/19 Front Speaker (Tweeters) Installation 2011 – 2014 Models Select the (2011-2014) crossover input wires and Guide the tweeter in the opening and press into connect to the vehicle plug. Connect tweeter place. connectors. Secure the crossover. Note: 2015-2017 input plug is not used.
- Page 14 Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 14/19 Rear Sound Bar Speaker Installation 2011 – 2014 Models Press the tweeter into the tweeter bridge grille Route the tweeter wires through the grille by adapter. Observe the tab orientation. removing the wire cover. Ensure the wires do not get pinched when reinstalling the wire cover.
- Page 15 Align the factory speaker grille over the tweeter bridge Clean the factory grille surface and apply the grille adapter tabs, connect the vehicle plug to the Alpine Badges. speaker and mount to the sound bar using the (3) T15 Torx screws.
- Page 16 Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 16/19 PSS-22WRA WIRING DIAGRAM FOR FACTORY HEADUNIT To Vehicle Connectors Power/Speaker To OEM Headunit 16-pin Gray Connector OEM T-HARNESS ADAPTER High Level Out 4 PIN WHITE CONNECTOR Front Speakers Rear Front Rear Subwoofer 4 PIN BLACK CONNECTOR...
- Page 17 Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 17/19 PSS-22WRA WIRING DIAGRAM FOR ALPINE RESTYLE HEADUNIT Alpine Restyle Headunit Recommended Sound Settings To Vehicle Connectors Front Rear X-Over 63Hz Level +5 Medium 56Hz Level +5 Wide Front - 63Hz Slope 18db Level 0...
- Page 18 Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 18/19 PSS-22WRA WIRING DIAGRAM FOR AFTER MARKET HEADUNIT To Vehicle Connectors * Wire Harness and Interface sold separately To 3rd party wire harness and radio replacement interface Power/Speaker 16-pin Green Connector OEM T-HARNESS ADAPTER Front...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
Jeep Wrangler UNLIMITED JK • 19/19 Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Missing or blown fuse ar the battery Insert or replace fuse System will not turn on Radio's Remote Turn-On wire may be Verify that Remote Turn-On wire is disconnected.