How to change the radio in a 1997 Jeep Wrangler?

How to change the radio in a 1997 Jeep Wrangler?

For the 1997 through mid-1999 models, remove two screws securing the radio to the dash, then pull out the radio and remove the 3/8″ screw that secures the ground strap. Unplug the wiring harness and the antenna cable.

What do I need to install a new stereo in a Jeep Wrangler?

If your new stereo is under six inches long, then you don’t have to remove the bracket. To install a new stereo in this Wrangler, you’ll need a dash kit, a wiring harness, and an extension cable to extend the antenna cable to the radio location.

What kind of bus does a Jeep Wrangler use?

The same two-wire CCD BUS that Chrysler has been using for years on its cars is now being used on Jeeps and trucks, giving today’s Jeep Wrangler a new level of sophistication. On these vehicles, the BUS bias voltage is produced by the printed circuit board or instrument cluster.

Where are the speakers on a Jeep Wrangler?

Tools needed: Small flat blade screwdriver, Phillips screw driver, panel tool, 3/8″ wrench, ratchet & extension, 3/8″ socket, (10mm after 1999) The Wrangler’s basic system features two 4″x6″ full-range speakers, each mounted in the lower portion of the under-dash.

For the 1997 through mid-1999 models, remove two screws securing the radio to the dash, then pull out the radio and remove the 3/8″ screw that secures the ground strap. Unplug the wiring harness and the antenna cable.

If your new stereo is under six inches long, then you don’t have to remove the bracket. To install a new stereo in this Wrangler, you’ll need a dash kit, a wiring harness, and an extension cable to extend the antenna cable to the radio location.

How tall is the factory radio on a Jeep Wrangler?

The Wrangler’s “1.5-DIN” factory radio is a shade over 3″ tall, a size common in Chrysler and GM vehicles of this era.

Where is the climate control on a Jeep Wrangler?

First, remove four screws from the climate control panel right below the radio, pull it out, and let it hang free. You should have enough room to reach behind the radio with a 3/8″ wrench and unscrew the bolt that’s right in the middle of the back of the radio.

Is there a reset button on a Jeep Wrangler?

There will not be a reset button unless it is an aftermarket stereo. Also, if it is an aftermarket radio, they usually have their own dedicated fuse on the radio chassis; unplug the wiring harness to access it. These are usually what blows when the vehicle is jumped and too much current is seen.

First, remove four screws from the climate control panel right below the radio, pull it out, and let it hang free. You should have enough room to reach behind the radio with a 3/8″ wrench and unscrew the bolt that’s right in the middle of the back of the radio.