Metra JP-18AMP-2 Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions

Metra JP-18AMP-2 is a vehicle-specific amplifier mounting system with built-in power distribution for select 2018-Up Jeep Wrangler JL's. It has been designed to seamlessly integrate with the factory dash and provide a secure and convenient mounting solution for aftermarket amplifiers.

Key Features:

  • Vehicle-specific design for a precise fit in 2018-Up Jeep Wrangler JL's
  • Built-in power distribution with fuse holders and power and ground wires
  • Provisions for mounting up to two amplifiers
  • Constructed from durable materials for long-lasting performance
  • Plug-and-play installation with no cutting or splicing required

Metra JP-18AMP-2 is a vehicle-specific amplifier mounting system with built-in power distribution for select 2018-Up Jeep Wrangler JL's. It has been designed to seamlessly integrate with the factory dash and provide a secure and convenient mounting solution for aftermarket amplifiers.

Key Features:

  • Vehicle-specific design for a precise fit in 2018-Up Jeep Wrangler JL's
  • Built-in power distribution with fuse holders and power and ground wires
  • Provisions for mounting up to two amplifiers
  • Constructed from durable materials for long-lasting performance
  • Plug-and-play installation with no cutting or splicing required
1) Mount the 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.
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2) Run the pre-installed red power wire from the fuse holder and connect it to the battery positive
terminal using a 12 mm socket.
3) Using a T20 Torx, install the red power wire into the open end of the fuse holder.
NOTE: Do not install the fuse at this time.
4) Run red power wire behind the fuse box and down the engine bay side of the firewall. Secure wire with
included zip ties.
5) Using a T50 Torx, unbolt the front passenger seat.
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6) Lean passenger seat back and disconnect the 2 connectors from bottom of the seat.
7) Remove passenger seat and set aside.
8) Using a pry tool and 10 mm socket, unhook the door catch then remove door seal and kick panel cover.
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9) Pull back carpet and locate the floor grommet under the seat. Remove grommet.
10) Using a ½ inch drill bit, drill hole in grommet.
11) Run red power wire up through the grommet floor hole. Secure wire with included zip ties.
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12) Side grommet over red power wire and reinstall.
13) Mount the black ground wire to the factory ground point in the passenger kick panel with a 10 mm
socket.
14) Run ground wire to under passenger seat.
15) Lower and remove the glove box, then sit aside.
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16) Unclip and remove the panel below the steering column.
17) Unclip the climate control panel and set aside.
18) Remove (2) Phillips screws securing the radio trim panel, then unclip and
remove the panel.
19) Remove (4) Phillips screws securing the radio, then unplug and remove.
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20) Using a pull rod, route the RCA and remote wire cable from the radio cavity
into the glovebox cavity, then under the center console, and out under the passenger seat.
21) Terminate the speaker wire on the amplifier side, and route wire under trim until the rear bench seat.
Then pull up carpet, and route wires under carpet into the cargo area.
NOTE: Use caution to avoid the scissor mechanism used to fold the seat down.
22) Reposition the carpet on the passenger side.
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23) Mount the amp to amp rack, then position rack in the vehicle with the rear bracket
feet over the passenger seat rear bolt hole locations.
24) Terminate cables with proper connector for the style of amplifier being used.
25) Connect cables to the amp.
26) Remove driver seat and set aside.
27) Using a pry tool and 10 mm socket, unhook the door catch then remove door seal and kick panel
cover.
28) Using a ½ inch drill bit, drill hole in grommet.
29) Run white power wire through the firewall grommet, then down kick panel and under the driver seat.
Secure wire with included zip ties.
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30) Mount the black ground wire to the factory ground point in the drivers kick panel with a 10 mm
socket.
31) Run ground wire to under driver’s seat.
32) Using a pull rod, route the RCA, Speaker wire, and remote wire cable from the radio cavity to below
the steering wheel, then under the center console, and out under the driver seat.
33) Mount the amp to amp rack, then position rack in the vehicle with the rear bracket feet over the Driver
seat rear bolt hole locations.
34) Terminate cables with proper connector for the style of amplifier being used.
35) Connect cables to the amp.
36) Connect RCA’s (Front/Rear: Left and Right, Sub: Left and Right) and remote wires to radio, connect
the T-harness between the aftermarket radio harness and the vehicle harness. Connect the speaker
wire Molex connectors to the Molex connectors on the T-harness.
37) Reinstall radio and dash.
38) Reinstall glovebox.
39) Using a T20 Torx, install mini ANL fuse into each fuse holder.
40) Turn vehicle on and test amplifiers.
41) Make the necessary adjustment to the amplifier’s settings.
42) Reinstall the door seals and kick panels.
43) Reconnect the door catches
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44) Reinstall the seats.
NOTE: 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.
45) Slide the seat back and forth to make sure there is no interference between the
seat and amplifier.
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Thank you for purchasing your Jeep Accessory from Metra Electronics! We’re excited to see you’re
installs, also if you have any questions, comments, feedback on the product, please contact at Tech
Support email via techsupport@metra-autosound.com.
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Metra JP-18AMP-2 Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions

Metra JP-18AMP-2 is a vehicle-specific amplifier mounting system with built-in power distribution for select 2018-Up Jeep Wrangler JL's. It has been designed to seamlessly integrate with the factory dash and provide a secure and convenient mounting solution for aftermarket amplifiers.

Key Features:

  • Vehicle-specific design for a precise fit in 2018-Up Jeep Wrangler JL's
  • Built-in power distribution with fuse holders and power and ground wires
  • Provisions for mounting up to two amplifiers
  • Constructed from durable materials for long-lasting performance
  • Plug-and-play installation with no cutting or splicing required

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