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Insane Audio JK1001 Installation Tips Manual

2007 to 2016 jeep wrangler
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JK1001
2007 to 2016 Jeep Wrangler
Installation Tips
V2.4
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  • Page 1 JK1001 2007 to 2016 Jeep Wrangler Installation Tips V2.4...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Safety precautions III. Opening the dash IV. Removing the stock radio V. Installing Your JK1001 VI. Attachments VII.Finishing up VIII.Tips & Tricks...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    I. Introduction Congratulations! If you are reading this, then you are most likely about to install the JK1001 in your 2007 to 2015 Jeep Wrangler. Don’t worry , installation should be a breeze and this document is intended to give you a few helpful hints and tips.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 5: Opening The Dash

    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.
  • Page 6 III. Opening the Dash 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.
  • Page 7 III. Opening the Dash 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.
  • Page 8 III. Opening the Dash 5. Now you can pop the entire upper dash panel off. It’s held in place with pressure clips.
  • Page 9: Removing The Stock Radio

    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.
  • Page 10 Note that the factory AM/FM antenna adapter is a white connector that can easily be removed by pressing the little lever down. This plugs right into the adapter cable included with your JK1001 The yellow connector is an old SiriusXM antenna that is no longer...
  • Page 11 SPECIAL NOTE FOR VEHICLES THAT PREVIOUSLY HAD OEM uCONNECT MODULES Insane Audio has recently become aware of a Jeep factory defect where certain uConnect modules will still remain active even after your OEM radio has been removed. This may result in your old uConnect module placing an un-necessary drain on your vehicle’s...
  • Page 12 V. Installing the JK1001 Before proceeding with the installation, vehicles with the OEM Alpine Premium Sound System will need to make a minor change on your new Insane Audio wiring harness. If your vehicle is not equipped with the OEM Alpine Premium Sound System or if you are using your own aftermarket amps and speakers you do not have to make any changes.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Attachments

    The external mic will plug into the back of the JK1001 via a 3.5mm headphone jack plug located just to the left of the RCA pigtail.
  • Page 15 VI. Attachments Above is a picture of the back of your JK1001. If your JK1001 is equipped with a Wi-Fi antenna, then you will have this additional gold plated plug just above the RCA plug in. Your Wi-Fi antenna will screw on as shown above. Along with that, your GPS plug in is now on the far right hand side of the JK1001.
  • Page 16 VI. Attachments Your JK1001 is designed to automatically display a backup camera anytime your vehicle is in reverse. If you don’t yet have a backup camera, then you may want to disengage the reverse wire in your JK1001’s wiring harness.
  • Page 17 VII. Finishing up •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...
  • Page 18 •There are quite a few safety features that come pre-enabled on the JK1001 such as the ability to watch video while driving. This can all be turned off through the settings icon under “Driving safety”. We don’t recommend this, though. PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE AND ALWAYS KEEP...
  • Page 19 VIII. Tips & Tricks •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. •Your JK1001 comes with a microSD card slot on the bottom right hand side of the unit.
  • Page 20 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!