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Stinger ELEV8 or HEIGH10

®

 Radio Replacement Kit

for Jeep Wrangler JL  and Jeep Gladiator JT Vehicles

SRK-JW18EH

 © 2020 AAMP Global. All rights reserved. PAC is a Power Brand of AAMP Global.

AAMP Global is not affiliated with FCA US LLC. Jeep® is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.  The terms 

OEM, Jeep®, Wrangler®, and Gladiator® all terms are used strictly for identification purposes only. It is not 

implied that any part listed is a product of, or approved by, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

Pacific Accessory Corporation

Page 1

Rev: v3

Date:100620

Introduction and Features

The SRK-JW18EH 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 Stinger ELEV8 or Stinger HEIGH10

®

 radio (sold separately) 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

Uconnect Features

Uconnect Access Remote Start / Lock / Unlock

SOS / Assist

Vehicle Location Service

WiFi-Hotspot

SiriusXM Guardian Services

SiriusXM Radio

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 

(example - PAC part number TL-PRY2).

1.

ELEV8 / HEIGH10 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.

Satellite Antenna Adapter (SAT-01)

16.

12” HDMI Cable

17.

Main Wiring Harness (RPK-JW18-HAR)

Tools Needed; Included Components

1

4

6

14

15

16

10

17

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. Ensure that the CH4A-JW18, PL1, and RPA-HD1 modules have been updated to the latest version of firmware

before installing into the vehicle. Refer to the Updating Firmware section at the end of the manual for firmware update

instructions.

4. 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 Stinger ELEV8

Page 1: ...tures Speed Controlled Volume Uconnect Features Uconnect Access Remote Start Lock Unlock SOS Assist Vehicle Location Service WiFi Hotspot SiriusXM Guardian Services SiriusXM Radio 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 scre...

Page 2: ...e 100620 Complete Wiring Diagram Overview Chime Speaker GPS UN18 10 PAC LINK PL1 CH4A JW18 RadioPRO ADVANCED RPA HD1 HD IN HD OUT CAM 2 CAM 1 PAC Link RadioPRO ADVANCED HDMI USB1 USB2 STINGER BLACK GRAY 10PIN 6PIN 24PIN 16PIN GPS AM FM ANT HDMI RPK JW18 HAR USB UN2 USB UN1 A V IN SWI AUX 10P 2 10P 18 10P 2 10P 6 PAC LINK 16PIN RADIO 10PIN RADIO PAC Connection Stinger Connection Main Harness Connec...

Page 3: ...e then work your fingers around the remaining edges of the panel to fully unclip it Pull out at the top of the knee bolster to release the retaining clips then work your hands down 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 connec...

Page 4: ...v v3 Date 100620 Step 2 Step 1 Push up on the glove box stop tab to allow the glove box to fall forward out of the glove box opening then unhinge the bottom of the glove box and remove Open the glove box and unclip 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 ...

Page 5: ...roved by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Pacific Accessory Corporation Page 5 Rev v3 Date 100620 Part Four Door Sill Trim Removal Section 1 Disassembly Cont Step 2 Step 1 Use a plastic panel removal tool to open the driver 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 t...

Page 6: ...he left and right side brackets marked by the letters LH and RH into the back of the main bracket the orientation of the main bracket is marked by the part number at the top Step 3 Step 2 Step 1 Mount the Stinger 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...

Page 7: ...le connector labeled PAC LINK into the 3 pin port on the PAC LINK interface module OR AMPLIFIED NON AMPLIFIED Connect the four CH4A JW18 interface module connectors into the appropriate ports 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 Stin...

Page 8: ... other end into either of the two 10 pin ports on the PL1 interface module Part Two 10P 2 10P Harness and HDMI Connections Part One Main Harness Connections RPK JW18 HAR cont Step 5 Step 4 Connect the white and 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 Stinger RCA harness Connect the 24 pin A V Stinger RCA harness p...

Page 9: ... through the front opening of the main radio module mounting bracket Connect one end of the 8 pin display power harness into the 8 pin port on the Stinger radio module then connect the LVDS display video cable into the LVDS display port on the Stinger radio module Both of these cables are provided in the Stinger radio box Part Four Securing the Wire Harness Step 2 Step 1 Secure each end of one bac...

Page 10: ...o the green CAN junction block and the male green connector from the MQS4PT 36 harness into the white CAN junction block then run the 4 pin connector on the MQS4PT 36 harness behind the dash to the radio opening Part One CAN Connections Harness MQS4PT 36 Step 1A Part Two GPS Antenna and External Microphone provided in Stinger radio box Step 2 Step 1 Route the GPS cable down the A pillar past the p...

Page 11: ...2 Route the chime speaker cable behind the dash panels to the radio opening Remove the knobs from the chime speaker and mount the chime speaker bracket to the metal brace underneath the steering column using the double 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 i...

Page 12: ...er left air vent or into the cavity behind the right side of the climate control mounting area Connect the AM FM antenna adapter BAA22 to the antenna with the white connector that was disconnected from the factory 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 FEMA...

Page 13: ...d secure it to the radio unit mounting bracket against the dash using the orange clips and the two 7mm screws below the radio cavity While holding the cabling above the vents in the dash slide the radio unit into 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 se...

Page 14: ...PC Repeat for every module CH4A PL1 HD1 and test operation Troubleshooting 1 Reverse camera inoperable Verify that all reverse camera wiring connection points are proper by reviewing the RPA HD1 connection steps 2 Vehicle Info icon not showing on main menu After updating the Radio System Firmware perform a master reset on the radio by tapping Master Reset in the Installer Settings then update the ...

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