Initial Installation - RHD
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before installation, make a note of the data on the label at of the control module. This data will be needed for the test procedure at the end of the installation.
- Apply a strip of bi-adhesive Velcro to the back of the T-box module.
- Apply the Coroplast covering tape to the parts of the T-box module in contact with the vehicle to prevent vibration noise when it is mounted on the vehicle.
- Inspect the T-box wiring for Coroplast tape (2) covering up to the wire harness connector. Add Coroplast tape as needed.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Using a trim stick or equivalent tool to remove the side panel (1).
- Position the door seal aside. Using a trim stick or equivalent tool, remove the right front sill plate (1).
- Remove the steering column opening. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL
.
- Locate bracket used to secure T-box (1a). Using isopropyl alcohol or heptane, clean the inside contact surface of the bracket(1b).
- Position the T-box (1a) on the bracket with the connector socket facing upwards. Secure the T-box with double-sided adhesive tape and two cable ties (1b) through the slots in the bracket.
- Connect the wire harness connector (1a) to the T-box (1b).
- In the right door pillar area, locate the connector I7001
(1a).
- Cut a section of approximately 5 cm (2 in.) from the wiring (1), removing the ground terminal.
- Install the ground bypass using a signal tap (1b) on PIN 20
of the connector.
- Apply coroplast tape around the signal tap (1) to prevent it from opening or creating noise.
- Locate and disconnect the wire harness connector (1), located in the kick panel.
- Cut a section of approximately 5 cm (2in.) from the wiring with the tower connectors (1) KL15
and KL30
.
- Install four connections using signal taps (1). The table below contains pins for each signal tap for the corresponding model year.
2017-2018 GRAND CHEROKEE
(Connector I5020)2019 GRAND CHEROKEE
(Connector X5020A)KL30 PIN 19 KL30 PIN 19 KL15 PIN 15 KL15 PIN 15 CANL PIN 12 CANL PIN 8 CANH PIN 11 CANH PIN 9 - Apply coroplast tape around the signal taps (1) to prevent them from opening or creating noise.
- Connect the wire harness connector (1a), gather the wiring branches (1b) and secure them (1c) to the existing wiring in the vehicle (1d).
- From the top, gather the wiring (1a) and secure (1b) to the existing wiring in the vehicle.
- Install the Steering Column Opening. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, INSTALLATION .
- Install the lower trim in position, connect any wire harness connectors and secure the retaining buttons.
- Install the kick panel.
- Install the side panel and fit the door seal.
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector to the negative battery cable.