Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ - Factory audio components removal

Factory audio component removal

Radio head unit	Infinity amp	Dash speakers
Front speakers	Rear speakers	CD Changer

Radio head unit AM/FM Cassette • AM/FM/CD • AM/FM/Cassette/CD

The radio/vent trim bezel is held in place with 4 spring clips. With a wide flat tool (a 3" plastic spackle tool works great), gently pry on each vertical side and carefully pull the bezel out a little at a time until it is free. The red areas in the center picture are the felt-lined receptacles that the bezel spring clips fit in to, which shows the general area of where to pry when removing the bezel.
The radio is secured with four phillips screws, one in each corner.
Slide the radio straight out and remove two wire harnesses and antenna connector on the back.

2002 AM/FM/Cassette/CD Head unit, front and back. The wiring connectors were changed for 2002.

Infinity Gold^TM amplifier 6-channel, 180-watts

Located under the rear passenger-side seat, removal of the Infinity amplifier is pretty much self-explanatory. Four nuts to remove, and two wire harnesses to unplug. The photo at far right shows the simple circuit board of the Amp, the only component inside the unit.

Dash speakers 2.5" tweeters

With a wide flat tool (3" plastic putty knife or similar, as shown in upper left photo), gently pry the dash trim panel upwards starting at either end. You can then get your fingers under the lip and lift it up, working your way to the opposite end. The trim is held in place by four spring clips. There are no parts or wires attached to the trim cover.
The tweeters are held in place by 2 phillips screws. You'll need a very short or angled screwdriver to remove them.

Upper dash trim cover showing tweeter location and close-up of tweeter grill

Speaker opening: 3-3/4" x 2-3/4+"
Speaker opening depth: 1-3/4"
Factory speaker thickness: 1-3/8"
Factory speaker diameter: 2-1/2"
Distance between screws: 3-11/32"
Factory speaker part #: 56038411AC

Front door speakers 6"x9" full-range (standard) / 6"x9" woofer (Infinity)

Remove the 3 door panel screws (above left, first photo):
1. Phillips head, located inside the pull-handle pocket tray.
2. Torx screw, located behind the chrome door handle. This is also referred to as a "nutsert" and requires a Torx T-25 bit. The opening to access the screw is very small so a screwdriver-style T-25 works best.
3. Phillips head screw, located on the upper right top area (by the mirror bezel). It is covered by a round plastic trim plug that needs to be popped out (a small flat screwdriver works best for this).
Using a trim removal tool (Miller tool # C-4829 or similar), detach each of the 10 plastic trim panel fasteners. Lift door panel upward and out to separate it from the door. The easiest way I have found is to use a plastic putty knife or similar tool to pry one of the bottom lower fasteners loose. Once that is done you can reach underneath with your fingers and pull the door trim off by hand, slowly working around the edges to pop the rest of the fasteners loose as you go along.
While holding the loose trim panel in place, remove both of the metal actuator rods. They are secured with yellow snap-on plastic retainer clips that need to be pried away from the side of the metal rod. Lift the rods straight up and out of their sockets.
Unhook the wiring connectors. One for mirror (if electric), and the large white main connector (for power locks/windows). These will have a tab on one side that needs to be pushed in while pulling the plug out.
The 6x9" speaker is attached with 4 phillips screws. Remove and then disconnect the speaker wire harness.

Speaker cut-out opening: 8-1/2" x 5-3/4"
Speaker opening depth (to glass): 2-7/8"
Factory speaker mounting depth: 2-11/16"
Factory speaker thickness: 3-5/16"
Factory speaker size: 9-1/8" x 6-5/16"
Distance between screws: 6-9/16" & 4-5/8"
Factory speaker part # (Infinity): 56038656AA

Rear door speakers 6.5" round full-range

Remove the 2 door panel screws (above left, first photo):
1. Phillips head, located inside the pull-handle pocket tray.
2. Torx screw, located behind the chrome door handle. This is also referred to as a "nutsert" and requires a Torx T-25 bit. The opening to access the screw is very small so a screwdriver-style T-25 works best.
Using a trim removal tool (part # C-4829 or similar), detach the 10 plastic trim panel fasteners. Lift door panel upward and out to separate it from the door. You can also use a plastic putty knife or similar tool to pry one of the lower fasteners loose. Once that is done you can pull the door trim off by hand, slowly working around the edge to pop the rest of the fasteners loose as you go along.
While holding the loose trim panel in place, remove both of the metal actuator rods. They are secured with yellow snap-on plastic retainer clips that need to be pried away from the side of the metal rod. Lift the rods straight up and out of their sockets.
Unhook the wiring connectors. One for mirror (if electric), and the large white main connector (for power locks/windows). These will have a tab on one side that needs to be pushed in while pulling the plug out.
The speaker is attached with 3 phillips screws. Remove and then disconnect the speaker wire hold clip and harness.

Speaker cut-out opening: 5-3/4" diameter
Speaker opening depth (to glass): 2-7/8"
Factory speaker mounting depth: 1-7/8"
Factory speaker thickness: 2-9/16"
Factory speaker size w/grill: 6-3/4"
Distance between screws: 6-1/2"
Factory speaker part # (Infinity): 56038657AA

10-Disc CD changer

Open lid and remove 4 the phillips head screws that run along the top edge of the compartment hinge. Lift compartment housing straight up an inch or so until it stops and then pull straight out to remove.
Remove 6 phillips screws that attach changer to bracket, 3 on each side. A very short or angled screwdriver is needed for one screw on each side. Unhook wire connector on left side. The unit can now be slid out away from the bracket.
The factory support bracket is attached with 6 nuts.

CD Changer compartment
Location: Passenger side cargo area

CD Changer unit. Part # P56042129AG.
Dimensions: 10-3/4" W x 7" H x 3" D.

CD Changer compartment cover backside view

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