Stinger STXJLPOD User manual

STXJLPOD Installation Guide
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STXJLPOD
2018- 2022 Jeep Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT
6.5" Speaker Pods with Tweeter Adapters
Installation Guide
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What’s In The Box
LH Speaker Pod X 1
Tweeter Mounting Plate X 2 Speaker Plug Adapter X 2
RH Speaker Pod X 1

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Recommended Tools
Installation Notes
 Read this installation guide thoroughly before disassembling or
modifying the vehicle. Installation of this product requires technical skill,
experience and specialized tools. If in doubt, it’s recommended to have
it professionally installed by an authorized Stinger Dealer.
Nylon Trim Tools
Phillips Screwdriver
7, 10, 13mm Sockets
Ratchet
7mm Wrench

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Vehicle Disassembly
1. Starting at the top, remove the
knee panel below the steering wheel
by pulling outward to release the
retaining clips, then work your hands
down the edges of the panel to
release the remaining clips and
remove the panel.
2. Remove the three Phillips/7mm
screws circled. Remove the two
10mm bolts indicated by the arrows.
The bolt on the left is behind the
horizontal bar facing down.
3. Starting on the exposed left-hand
side of the radio/climate control
panel, pull outward to release the
retaining clips.

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4. Unplug the two connectors on
the backside of the radio/climate
control panel and remove.
5. Remove the two screws securing
the radio bezel to the sub-dash.
NOTE: If the vehicle has an
aftermarket radio, it may need to be
removed to complete disassembly
of the dash area.
6. Starting at the bottom, pull
outward to unclip the radio bezel,
working your way up the sides and
then release the top and remove the
bezel.

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Vehicle Disassembly (cont.)
7. Remove the indicated screw
above the radio display that is
securing the upper dash pad.
8. Starting at either end, pull the
upper dash pad trim towards the
rear of the vehicle to release the
retaining clips from one side to the
other.
NOTE: These clips can be extremely
hard to remove and some may stay
in the dash and need to be removed
and placed back on the trim panel.
9. Remove the four screws along the
top of the instrument cluster bezel.
Pull outward on the bezel to
disengage bezel from lower retaining
clips and remove.

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10. Remove the indicated screws at
the top of the light switch panel to
the left of the instrument cluster.
11. Unclip the left side of the upper
steering wheel trim.
Remove the indicated screw.
12. Using a trim tool, remove the
dash end cover on the driver's side.

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13. Remove the 4 screws from the
driver's end panel.
NOTE: Unplugging the door harness
and unbolting the door stay will
allow the door to open freely and
allow easier access to the screws.
14. Using a 7mm wrench, remove
the lower screw on the driver's end
panel.
15. Remove the speaker enclosure
side screw indicated.
If you are having trouble accessing
this screw, read NOTE in Step 13.
Vehicle Disassembly (cont.)

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16. Pull out (towards the door)
on the edge of the end panel
and release the alignment studs
indicated.
Then pull towards the rear to access
the back of the panel.
17. Unplug the headlamp switch
wire harness connector and remove
the panel.
18. Remove the 10mm bolt below
the speaker on the left side. Pull the
metal brace off the locator pin so it
can drop down and allow room to
remove the speaker enclosure.

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19. Remove the screw at the top
of the speaker enclosure. The
enclosure should now be free.
20. Push down on the enclosure and
angle the top mounting tab passed
the sub-dash and outward.
21. Tilt the enclosure forward far
enough to access the speaker
connector on the backside of the
enclosure. Unplug the speaker
connector.
Vehicle Disassembly (cont.)