2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 08 - Electrical

AMPLIFIER

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

The amplifier is located behind the driver side speaker. The amplifier can not be adjusted or repaired. If faulty the unit as a whole must be replaced.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMPLIFIER

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMPLIFIER

Any diagnosis of the Audio system should begin with the use of a scan tool and the appropriate Diagnostic Service information.

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    2.  
  2. Remove the instrument panel end cap (1).

    3.  
  3. Remove the steering column opening cover (Refer to 23 - Body/Instrument Panel/COVER, Steering Column Opening - Removal) .

    4.  
  4. Remove the driver side lower instrument panel retainer (1) next to the DLC connector.

    5.  
  5. Remove the instrument panel cover steering column opening cover retainers (1).


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  6. Remove the speaker mounting fasteners (1).

    7.  
  7. Remove the lower speaker mounting retainer (1).

    8.  
  8. Disconnect the speaker electrical connector.

    9.  
  9. Remove the speaker by carefully pulling the left side of the instrument panel (1) outward until there is sufficient room to remove the speaker through the end cap area.

    10.  
  10. Remove the amplifier mounting fasteners (1).

    11.  
  11. Disconnect the amplifier electrical connectors and remove the amplifier (2).

    12.  

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

  1. Connect the amplifier electrical connector and install the amplifier (2).

    2.  
  2. Install the amplifier mounting fasteners (1).

    3.  
  3. Install the speaker by carefully pulling the left side of the instrument panel (1) outward until there is sufficient room to install the speaker through the end cap area.

    4.  
  4. Connect the speaker electrical connector.

    5.  
  5. Install the driver side lower speaker mounting retainer (1).

    6.  
  6. Install the speaker mounting fasteners (1).

    7.  
  7. Install the driver side lower instrument panel retainer (1) next to the DLC connector.

    8.  
  8. Install the instrument panel cover steering column opening cover retainers (1).


    9.  
  9. Install the reinforcement plate and steering column opening cover (Refer to 23 - Body/Instrument Panel/COVER, Steering Column Opening - Installation) .

    10.  
  10. Install the instrument panel end cap (1).

    11.  
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.

    12.