Assembly Instructions Model: Jeep JL (Wrangler) & JT (Gladiator) Description: Front Speaker Install Part Number: JS1-316 Assembly Time: 120 Min (2-Hours) Before you beign, read thought these instructions and check that all parts are present. Please note that MB Quart cannot assume any responsibility for damage resulting from incorrect installation. Parts ListParts List No. Component Name Qty 1 6.5in Midbass Lower Dash Speakers (JW1-116E) 2 2 6.5in Lower Dash Speaker Enclosure 2 3 3.
Dash Disassembly ● Unclip and remove panel below the steering column ● Remove (2) Phillips screws ● Unclip, unplug, and remove the climate control panel Page 2 of 31
Dash Disassembly ● Remove (2) Phillips screws securing the radio trim panel, then unclip and remove ● Remove (1) Phillips screw securing the front dash pad, carefully unclip and remove by pulling forward toward the front seats Page 3 of 31
Dash Disassembly ● Carefully unclip the instrument panel shroud along the bottom and remove ● Unclip the lower steering column shroud and move toward steering wheel Page 4 of 31
Dash Disassembly ● Unclip and remove the panel on the side of the dash ● Remove (5) Phillips screws that are exposed ● Unclip kick panel cover Page 5 of 31
Dash Disassembly ● Remove (1) Phillips screw from lower left dash ● Remove (2) Phillips screws near steering column ● Remove (2) Phillips screws on the top of the left dash then unclip and disconnect wiring on back of light switch to remove panel from vehicle Page 6 of 31
Lower Speaker Removal ● Remove (4) 10mm bolts below steering column.
Lower Speaker Removal ● Disconnect harness from the enclosure and module mounted on the back side, then remove from vehicle ● Remove the module from the OEM enclosure Page 8 of 31
Dash Disassembly ● Install the module on the new enclosure using the OEM hardware ● On passenger side remove (4) Phillips screws Page 9 of 31
Dash Disassembly ● Unclip and remove the panel on the side of the dash ● Using a panel tool carefully remove the grab handle cover (starting on the left) Page 10 of 31
Dash Disassembly ● Remove (2) 10mm bolts securing the grab handle and set handle aside ● Unclip the airbag cover panel ● Remove (2) Phillips screws that have been exposed Page 11 of 31
Dash Disassembly ● Remove glove box by opening and lifting the upper tab and removing the latch on the left side ● Remove three Phillips screws that have been exposed ● Looking in the glovebox cavity up high, remove two 13mm bolts securing the back of the passenger side airbag Page 12 of 31
Dash Disassembly ● Carefully unclip the air bag.
Dash Disassembly ● Remove (3) Phillips screws holding the passenger speaker enclosure, then disconnect wires and remove from vehicle Page 14 of 31
Upper Speaker Replacement ● If you are replacing the upper speakers as well, complete Steps 34 and 35 for driver and passenger side.
Upper Speaker Replacement ● Install new speaker enclosure and secure with (3) Phillips screws ● Connect the speaker enclosure to the wiring Note – If just replacing the pods, but not adding amplifiers, then you will connect to OEM plug, but if you are adding amplifiers, then you will connect to the new harness.
Upper Speaker Replacement ● Lifting the airbag slightly and install (5) Phillips screws ● Remove (2) Phillips screws, disconnect wiring and remove speaker from vehicle ● Carefully clip the airbag into place Page 17 of 31
Upper Speaker Replacement ● Looking in the glovebox cavity up high, install (2) 13mm bolts securing the back of the passenger side airbag ● Install (3) Phillips screws at bottom of glovebox opening ● Install glovebox by installing bottom hinge and pivoting up.
Upper Speaker Replacement ● Install (2) Phillips screw at the bottom of the passenger airbag ● Clip the airbag cover panel into place ● Install (2) 10mm bolts securing the grab handle Page 19 of 31
Upper Speaker Replacement ● Slide ears on cover into slot and snap grab handle cover into place ● Install (5) Phillips screws on the side of dash ● Clip the passenger side dash cover into place Page 20 of 31
Upper Speaker Replacement ● Install (4) Phillips screws on the top of the air bag ● Connect the speaker enclosure to the wiring Note – If just replacing the pods, but not adding amplifiers, then you will connect to OEM plug, but if you are adding amplifiers, then you will connect to the new harness.
Lower Speaker Install ● Install (3) Phillips screw to secure the enclosure ● Install (1) 8mm bolt below the speaker ● Install (4) 10mm bolts below steering column.
Dash Reassembly ● Connect and install driver side dash ● Install (2) Phillips screws on the top of the left dash ● Install (1) Phillips screw from lower left dash Page 23 of 31
Dash Reassembly ● Install (1) Phillips screw from lower left dash ● Clip kick panel cover into place ● Install (5) Phillips screws on driver side of dash Page 24 of 31
Dash Re-assembly ● Clip the dash side panel into place ● Clip the steering column shroud into place ● Install (2) Phillips screws on shroud Page 25 of 31
Dash Re-assembly ● Clip the instrument panel shroud into place ● Install (4) Phillips screws on the driver side securing instrument panel shroud ● Clip top of dash into place Page 26 of 31
Dash Re-assembly ● Install (1) Phillips screw ● Clip the radio shroud into place and install (2) Phillips screws ● Connect the wiring Page 27 of 31
Dash Re-assembly ● Connect the wiring and clip the climate control panel into place ● Install and clip in place the lower steering column cover ● If you are replacing the top dash speakers, make sure to connect the wires that you passed from the lower pod to the speaker Page 28 of 31
Upper Speaker Replacement ● Install speaker with (2) Phillips screws ● Clip top dash grill into place Page 29 of 31
FCC Notification This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a mobile installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, this equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
