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Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit

for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles

SRK-JW18EH

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OEM, Jeep®, Wrangler®, and Gladiator® all terms are used strictly for identication purposes only. It is not

implied that any part listed is a product of, or approved by, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

Pacific Accessory Corporation

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Rev: v3

Date:100620

Introduction and Features

The SRK-JW18EH is a complete radio replacement kit with integrated climate control retention for select Jeep Wrangler

JL and Jeep Gladiator JT vehicles. All modules and cables are included to retain important features of the factory

system, including: steering wheel-mounted radio controls, factory reverse camera, USB ports, and AM/FM reception.

Data integration with the vehicle and the Stinger ELEV8 or Stinger HEIGH10® radio (sold separately) allows for the

retention and addition of the following features: vehicle performance gauges and information, climate controls, vehicle

settings, factory amplier control, and forced camera activation. Simplied installation and setup menus allow direct

programming of camera triggers, steering wheel controls, and other settings of the radio and CH4A-JW18 interface.

See Important Notes (next section) for additional information.

Plug & Play wiring harnesses and cables allow for quick and easy installation without the need to cut or splice any

wiring.

Important Notes

1. Does Not Retain:

Cluster Display Features

• Compass (when equipped with 7” or 8.4” screen)

• Clock

• Phone pop-ups

• Navigation pop-ups

Factory Amplier Features

• Speed Controlled Volume

Uconnect Features

• Uconnect Access Remote Start / Lock / Unlock

• SOS / Assist

• Vehicle Location Service

• WiFi-Hotspot

SiriusXM Guardian Services

• SiriusXM Radio

We recommend reading this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the entire process

prior to beginning the installation.

Tools needed for installation: 7mm socket, 10mm socket, ratchet,

ratchet extension, T20 torx screwdriver, T25 torx screwdriver,

pick tool or small athead screwdriver, plastic panel removal tool

(example - PAC part number TL-PRY2).

1. ELEV8 / HEIGH10 Display Mounting Panel

2. 18” Data Harness (10P-2-10P-18)

3. CAN-Bus Connection Harness (MQS4PT-36)

4. Radio Module Mounting Brackets

5. Chime Speaker Mounting Accessories

6. Screen Panel Clips and Mounting Bracket Screws

7. External Chime Speaker

8. 7’ USB Port Retention Adapter (USB-UN2)

9. AM / FM Antenna Adapter (BAA22)

10. 8” USB Hub Retention Adapter (USB-UN1)

11. 6” Data Harness (10P-2-10P-6)

12. PAC-LINK Interface Module (PL1)

13. HD Camera Retention Module (RPA-HD1)

14. Radio Replacement Interface Module

(CH4A-JW18)

15. Satellite Antenna Adapter (SAT-01)

16. 12” HDMI Cable

17. Main Wiring Harness (RPK-JW18-HAR)

Tools Needed; Included Components

2. When connected properly, the USB port inside the center console will function for Apple Carplay/Android Auto, and all

other USB ports will be used for USB thumb drives and charging only.

3. Ensure that the CH4A-JW18, PL1, and RPA-HD1 modules have been updated to the latest version of rmware

before installing into the vehicle. Refer to the Updating Firmware section at the end of the manual for rmware update

instructions.

4. When connecting an HDMI streaming device to the RPA-HD1, use an HDMI extension cable to position it away from the

module to ensure proper functionality. We recommend placing the HDMI device in the glove box. Failure to follow the

directions may result in module malfunction.

Summary of content (14 pages)

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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Introduction and Features The SRK-JW18EH is a complete radio replacement kit with integrated climate control retention for select Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT vehicles. All modules and cables are included to retain important features of the factory system, including: steering wheel-mounted radio controls, factory reverse camera, USB ports, and AM/FM reception.
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Complete Wiring Diagram Overview USB-UN1 USB-UN2 Main Harness Connection *Connections shown are all required for full functionality of the kit and radio. If adding additional components, additional connections will be needed.
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles This installation manual will cover the necessary order of procedures to complete the installation efficiently and to avoid redoing any steps along the way. The order will be as follows; Disassembly, Radio Unit Mounting Preparation, Radio Unit Harness Connections and Preparation, In-Vehicle Harness Connections and Preparation, Radio Unit Installation, and Reassembly.
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Section 1: Disassembly (cont.) Part Two: Glove Box Removal Step 1 Step 2 Open the glove box and unclip the soft-open sliding arm clasp from the left side of the glove box. Push up on the glove box stop tab to allow the glove box to fall forward out of the glove box opening, then unhinge the bottom of the glove box and remove.
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Section 1: Disassembly (Cont.) Part Four: Door Sill Trim Removal Step 1 Step 2 Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the panel on the driver side of the dash. Use a plastic panel removal tool to open the driver side handle bolt covers, then remove the two 10mm bolts. Step 3 Step 4 Remove the two T25 screws on the underside of the driver side upper door seal trim.
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Section 2: Radio Unit Mounting Preparation Part One: Assembling the Radio Module Mounting Brackets Step 1 Step 2 Slide the left and right side brackets (marked by the letters LH and RH) into the back of the main bracket (the orientation of the main bracket is marked by the part number at the top).
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Section 2: Radio Unit Mounting Preparation (cont.) Part Three: Assembling the Screen Mounting Panel Step 1 Step 2 Install the six orange retaining clips onto either the ELEV8 or the HEIGH10 mounting panel (HEIGH10 panel shown). Lay the radio screen into the mounting panel and secure it to the panel using the four M4x12 screws included in your ELEV8 or HEIGH10 box.
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Section 3: Radio Unit Harness Connections and Preparation (cont.) Part One: Main Harness Connections (RPK-JW18-HAR) (cont.) Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Connect the 24-pin A/V Stinger RCA harness (provided in the Stinger radio box) into the 24-pin port on the Stinger radio module.
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Section 3: Radio Unit Harness Connections and Preparation (cont.) Part Three: Stinger Display Connections Step 1 Step 2 Connect one end of the 8-pin display power harness into the 8-pin port on the Stinger radio module, then connect the LVDS display video cable into the LVDS display port on the Stinger radio module. (Both of these cables are provided in the Stinger radio box.
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Section 4: In-Vehicle Harness Connections and Preparation Part One: CAN Connections Harness (MQS4PT-36) Step 1 OR Step 1A Behind the glovebox, connect the male white connector from the MQS4PT-36 harness into the green CAN junction block and the male green connector from the MQS4PT-36 harness into the white CAN junction block, then run the 4-pin connector on the MQS4PT-36 harness behind the das
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Section 4: In-Vehicle Harness Connections and Preparation (cont.) Part Three: Chime Speaker Note: Installation of the chime speaker is only required in vehicles with safety group features. Step 2 Step 1 Remove the knobs from the chime speaker and mount the chime speaker bracket to the metal brace underneath the steering column using the double sided tape, mounting bolts, and wing nuts.
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Section 4: In-Vehicle Harness Connections and Preparation (cont.) Part Five: AM / FM Antenna Adapter and RPA-HD1 Note: You can also place the RPA-HD1 into the cavity that is below the radio cavity behind the climate control panel on the right side. Step 1 Step 2 Connect the AM/FM antenna adapter (BAA22) to the antenna with the white connector that was disconnected from the factory radio.
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Section 5: Radio Unit Installation (cont.) Part One: Harness and Cabling Connections (cont.
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SRK-JW18EH Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10® Radio Replacement Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles Troubleshooting Reverse camera inoperable - Verify that all reverse camera wiring connection points are proper by reviewing the RPAHD1 connection steps. 2. Vehicle Info icon not showing on main menu - After updating the Radio System Firmware, perform a master reset on the radio by tapping “Master Reset” in the “Installer Settings”; then, update the PAC Application APK firmware in that order.