I just replaced the OEM stereo in my 2003 Jeep Wrangler X with an aftermarket Alpine. Everything went smoothly according Crutchfield’s instructions except for two surprises:
1) The Alpine CDA-117 would not fit all the way in, because the bracket for the OEM head unit was blocking it’s progress. It takes two bolts to pull it out:
2) The antenna wire that goes into the back of the factory head unit is non-standard. Adapters are probably available, but it makes more sense to just get a standard “extension” that can attach to the standard antenna connector found behind the glove box.
Factory head unit connector
Factory antenna wire (behind glove box)
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Same issue here with my 99 Wrangler. Stereo won’t push back into dash with the factory brace. How did you get around this?
Did you remove the metal brace that attaches to the back of the stock stereo? Other issues might be wires getting in the way…