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Aerpro AERA10

 Radio Replacement Kit

 

for Jeep 

Wrangler JL  and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles

AMHJP2

K

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Introduction and Features

The 

AMHJP2K

 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 

Aerpro  AERA10D

 radio

 

allows  for  the  retention  and  addition  of  the 

following features: vehicle performance gauges and information, climate controls, vehicle 

settings, factory amplifier 

control, and forced camera activation. Simplified 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 Amplifier Features

Speed Controlled Volume

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 flathead screwdriver, plastic panel removal tool

.

1.

AERA10D

 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.

12” HDMI Cable

16.

Main Wiring Harness (RPK-JW18-HAR)

Tools Needed; Included Components

1

4

6

14

1

5

10

1

6

8

5

2

11

3

13

7

9

12

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.

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 Contents for AMHJP2K

Page 1: ...tures Speed Controlled Volume 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 flathead screwdriver plastic panel removal tool 1 AERA10D Display Mounting Panel 2 18 Data Harness 10P...

Page 2: ...ro Connection 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 OR CHIME Only required in vehicles with Safety Group features Connect to HDMI Device cable sold seperately HDMI HDMI PAC Link CAM 1 CAM 2 HD OUT HD IN HDMI RadioPRO GPS 24PIN 16PIN USB1 USB2 6PIN 10PIN GRAY BLACK ...

Page 3: ...wn the edges of the knee bolster to release the remaining clips and remove the panel Step 6 Step 5 Step 4 Disconnect the antenna and USB connectors from the back of the radio then disconnect the 52 pin dock and lock connector and remove the radio Remove the four 7mm screws securing the radio in place then lift the radio out of the radio cavity Remove the two 7mm screws securing the radio bezel to ...

Page 4: ...p the soft open sliding arm clasp from the left side of the glove box Step 3 Step 2 Step 1 Disconnect the inner center console USB port connector While pulling the panel towards the rear of the vehicle use a plastic panel removal tool to release the clips securing the panel in place and remove Open the center console storage lid then remove the two T20 torx screws securing the rear console panel i...

Page 5: ...ver side handle bolt covers then remove the two 10mm bolts Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the panel on the driver side of the dash Step 4 Step 3 Remove the two T25 screws on the inner most side of the driver side upper door seal trim then while pulling towards the middle of the vehicle use a plastic panel removal tool to remove it Remove the two T25 screws on the underside of the drive...

Page 6: ...radio module onto the side brackets using the four M5x10 Phillips screws only two shown Ensure that the ports for connections on the radio module are facing down Mount the PAC LINK module to the lower part of the CH4A JW18 module using a piece of the provided double sided tape Mount the CH4A JW18 module to the left and right inner mounting tabs of the radio module mounting brackets using zip ties ...

Page 7: ...on the CH4A JW18 interface module Ensure that the 12 pin connector is plugged into the correct audio output port this depends on if the vehicle is equipped with a factory amplifier or not Connect the two AERA10D radio module connectors which are labeled 16PIN RADIO and 10PIN RADIO into the appropriate ports on the AERA10D radio module Part One Main Harness Connections RPK JW18 HAR Part Three Assem...

Page 8: ...nd red male RCAs labeled OEM AUX AUDIO on the RPK JW18 HAR into the white and red female RCAs labeled LINE IN AUX IN on the A V Aerpro RCA harness Connect the 24 pin A V Aerpro RCA harness provided in the AERA10D radio box into the 24 pin port on the Aerpro radio module Step 6 Connect the 6 pin SWI IR harness provided in the AERA10D radio box into the 6 pin port on the Aerpro radio module then con...

Page 9: ...to the LVDS display port on the AERA10D radio module Both of these cables are provided in the Aerpro radio box Part Four Securing the Wire Harness Step 2 Step 1 Secure each end of one backstrap included in the AERA10D radio box to the plastic eyelets on the side radio module mounting brackets then use zipties to secure the factory style 52 pin connector and the rest of the radio unit wiring to the...

Page 10: ... Connections Harness MQS4PT 36 Step 1A Part Two GPS DAB Antenna and External Microphone provided in AERA10D radio box Step 2 Step 1 Route the GPS DAB cables down the A pillar past the plastic dash side panel then route the cables behind the lower dash below the steering column and then up the center stack to the radio opening Secure with zip ties along the way DAB GPS Clean the area next to the fa...

Page 11: ...ouble sided tape mounting bolts and wing nuts Then reinstall the speaker to the mounting bracket Two holes must be drilled into the metal brace to secure the speaker mounting bracket to it Step 1 Part Four USB Retention Adapters Step 2 Connect the USB UN2 adapter to the factory USB port in the back of the center console then route the cable along the passenger side of the center console to the rad...

Page 12: ... radio Step 1 Section 5 Radio Unit Installation Step 2 Disconnect the two 4 pin connectors on the RPK JW18 HAR then connect the MALE 4 pin connector on the MQS4PT 36 harness into the FEMALE 4 pin connector on the RPK JW18 HAR The MALE 4 pin connector on the RPK JW18 HAR will no longer be used Before attempting to mount the radio unit into the dash first ensure that all excess cables and wires are ...

Page 13: ...the radio cavity and secure it to the dash using the four 7mm screws that held the factory radio in place Note Once the radio unit is slid into the radio cavity the kit will not always seat fully into the dash There is sometimes about a 1 4 inch gap between the screw holes If the previous steps of the instructions were followed this 1 4 inch gap will close with the tightening of the four 7mm screw...

Page 14: ... please visit the http aerpro com website Technical Support Troubleshooting 1 Reverse camera inoperable Verify that all reverse camera wiring connection points are proper by reviewing the RPA HD1 connection steps CH4A JW18 Interface Module LED Diagnostics LED Pattern State Action LED 2 solid red Vehicle RAP ACC Output Is On N A SWC Activity N A Module Resetting Initializing N A LED 1 solid green M...

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