Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Safety precautions III. Opening the dash IV. Removing the stock radio V. Installing the JK1001 VI. Tips & Tricks...
I. Introduction Congratulations! If you are reading this, then you are most likely about to install the JK1001 in your 2007 to 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Don’t worry – installation should be a breeze and this document is intended to give you a few helpful hints and tips.
II. Safety Precautions •Disconnect the negative battery terminal before beginning this installation! •Don’t run with scissors •If at any time during the installation you encounter a wild bear, you should avoid poking it with a stick. They don’t like that.
III. Opening the Dash 1. On the top of your dash, there is a rubber insert that can be pried open with a plastic dash tool or a small screwdriver. That will reveal a single 7mm bolt that needs to be removed.
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2. Next, pry open the center switch panel. Be careful not to scratch the plastic! 3. Remove the single 7mm bolt behind the switch panel.
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4. Pry off the dash panel just below the steering wheel. Start with the top corners. Once it is off, you’ll see two 7mm bolts at the top corners. Guess what? Remove them too. 5. Now you can pop the entire upper dash panel off.
IV. Removing the stock radio There are four 7mm bolts on the face of your stock radio that need to be removed then the whole thing will slide out. Disconnect the antenna and the old wiring harness from the factory harness. Once your old radio has been freed from your dash, it can now be used as a handy doorstop or paperweight.
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Note that you’ll also want to remove the plastic connector from the end of your factory radio antenna. To do this, pry the red clip up on both sides, then remove the entire connector.
V. Installing the JK1001 •Connect the wiring harness, the GPS antenna, the AM/FM radio adapter, the iPOD cable and USB cable to the rear of your JK1001 and simply slide it into the dash. •You’ll most likely want to route the iPOD cable and USB cable to the glove box.
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•There is plenty of room underneath the JK1001 to neaten any cables. •Secure your JK1001 with the four 7mm bolts you removed from the front of your factory unit. •Make sure you remembered to remove the two shipping screws from the top of your JK1001! •Put your dash back together, reconnect your battery, sit back and get...
•Did you know you can even change the LED backlighting on your JK1001? You can set it to any color you’d like or even have it gently transition between all the colors. Click on the settings icon, then scroll down and select “element”...
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•Insane NavEngine can be accessed both via the icon or by pressing the NAVI button on the face of your JK1001. This will get you where you’re going both on and off the road. •You will most likely want to setup internet on your JK1001. You can access your home internet if you are parked closely enough or tether from your smartphone.
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Thank you! You can always find out more information or view user manuals online at www.insanejeepaudio.com In addition, feel free to “like” us here – www.facebook.com/insanejeepaudio We hope you enjoy your JK1001 and we’ll see you on the trail!
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