Owner's Manual

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First things first: Running the wiring for the Neo-Pod

These instructions follow installation of #31649KL Neo-Pod (the fully loaded version with amp, sub, etc.) in a factory

Wrangler sound system with the basic 130 Radio, but can be used as a guide for other install types. Some connectors

& hardware shown are included only with this #31649KL version. Install done with amplifier located under the Driver Seat.

*Those who purchased #31649KL and are installing the pod in a factory stereo system, use the length of speaker wire

contained in the amp wire kit for tapping into the factory speaker wires for signal described in #1.

Then use the provided thicker gauge speaker wire you received in your #31649KL kit for powering the subwoofer.

If you have a factory radio, tap into the factory sound bars’

speaker wires for signal. Do it here by the passenger seat.

The wires are under the plastic trim. Pop out the two plastic

rivets and remove some of the electrical tape. (Your wires will

go under the carpet, over to the amp under the driver seat .)

Follow the wire color code below, making sure to mark which

wire is which for the amp (+/- and R or L).

If purchased the version with Kicker amplifier included,

you have these blue lock wire connectors (shown).

WIRE COLOR CODE:

Gray with Light Green Stripe is Left Rear (+)

Gray with Dark Green Stripe is Left Rear (-)

Dark Green with Light Green Stripe is Right Rear (+)

Dark Green with Gray Stripe is Right Rear (-)

Now run these signal wires over to where the amplifier will

be installed under the driver seat. Run them so they’re clear

of where the Neo-Pod will install. (It may seem like a good time

to run speaker wires too, but that’s covered in the pod install

instructions since they need to be connected to the pod first.)

If using your own amp, it will have either a High Level Input

with a small plug of wires, and/or a High/Low Level button

and RCA inputs. Consult amplifier owner’s manual for your

specific amp.

If you purchased the pod with the Kicker amplifier, specific

RCA connectors you’ll need are included. Make note of which

wires are left, right, pos.+ and neg.- wiring them as indicated

on the RCA housings, and you must have the button on the Kicker

amplifier set for High Level input.

Amplifier Ground: An easy connection is already right

under the Driver seat (which is great since you want

the Ground wire as short as possible). It’s up by the

inner seat bracket on the uphill slope of the floor, and

it already has some other factory grounds on it. Use a

10mm wrench to loosen the nut and use a ring

terminal on the amp ground wire.

Ground Wire must

be connected to amp prior to attaching Power and

Remote Wires to amp!

Install: Part A

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Install: Part A First things first: Running the wiring for the Neo-Pod These instructions follow installation of #31649KL Neo-Pod (the fully loaded version with amp, sub, etc.) in a factory Wrangler sound system with the basic 130 Radio, but can be used as a guide for other install types. Some connectors & hardware shown are included only with this #31649KL version. Install done with amplifier located under the Driver Seat.
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5 4 Amp Power Wire: Pop off this little side panel on the passenger side dash with a flathead screwdriver. It pops off easily. (This is the panel in later models). Behind it is a little hole that has foam in it. Use a piece of wire such as a coat hanger with the power wire taped to it and poke it through. 6 7 Power wire will pop through here. Note: if you’re adding other amplifier(s) for other audio upgrades you should run separate Power wires for them.
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All Models All Models will access a similar wire in the dash in the steps below to connect the amp’s remote wire. All models will tap into a blue wire with a pink stripe. Note: if you’re adding other amplifier(s) for other audio upgrades, you only need to run this single Remote wire over to the amp(s) and can then splice into it for additional short runs to other amp(s).
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For ’11-’17 Models (continued): With Remote wire completed and controller in place, you can re-attach all plugs and pop the dash panels back in place, including the power-window panel. To feed the n wire for the controller, pop of the mesh panel piece shown and push wire through until you can grab it over to the leftt under the carpet. Then pop the panel back on, it can snap back in place right over the wire just fine. ALL MODELS 10 A look at the amplifier in its’ final resting place under driver seat.
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Install: Part B Clearing a path for the Neo-Pod (to be done after completing Part A wiring installation sheet) Different model Wranglers from different years will have different wiring and wire-plug configurations. The images below will cover most scenarios and the goal is to situate any plugs and wires so they’re out of the way of the pod.
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Earlier ‘07-’10 models tend to have less wiring to move around and some models may have only a single plug & wire as shown above. Popping the plug out of it’s position (left) and resting it in the little bracket (right) gets it out of the way. Again, check for full slider movement with no stress on wire lengths.
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2 1 Install the rubber grommet in the pre-drilled hole on sidewall of the pod by pushing it in while picking it through from the inside with your other hand. Pull speaker wire through grommet. (If purchased #31649KL with Kicker sub and amplifier, use the included section of thick speaker wire not contained in the amp wire kit.) 4 3 If purchased with Kicker sub included, we recommend wiring it for 4 ohms. 5 Showing Kicker shallow-mount sub wired in 4 ohm configuration as example.
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7 Make sure subwoofer is centered in the recess. If using your own shallow-mount sub and it hits the top inside of the pod, some foam gasketing could be used to “lift” the sub further away, but doing so too far may make cone excursions hit carpet once installed. All is unlikely since most 8” shallow mount subs will fit fine. 9 …as the screws get tight, finish them with a screwdriver so you can hand-tighten them.
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Install: Part D Attaching Neo-Pod to Jeep floor With seat all the way forward and the carpet in flat, factory positioning, angle pod in as shown, getting that “wing” (with the Neo-Pod logo) around the right seat frame/leg. The pod then easily slides up in to position. If vehicle has no carpet, you need to put some little pieces of carpet or foam, etc.
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2 1 We’re going to start with the forward screw first. In photo, left hand is gently pushing pod forward, toward front of vehicle, while right hand is gently pushing pod toward driver seat. This is how to get pod in place for the front screw. Carpet in area under right hand may move toward front of vehicle somewhat, so may need to use palm to hold it back. 3 Using a 3/8” hex drive and a small extension, run screw through carpet and metal floor.
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Last is to run the speaker wire over to your amplifier, located under the driver seat. As the wire exits the pod it’s easiest to tuck it up under the center console… …and bring it up basically at the other side of the console. In this photo, we’ve opted to cut slits in the carpet so all wires exit right at the point they connect to the amplifier. Now it’s time to do some sound tests.