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2020+ Jeep JT Gladiator Kicker Hideaway Powered Subwoofer Installation Guide
May 22, 2023
Mike Traxler
Please follow these installation tips when you're ready to install your new Kicker Hideaway Powered Subwoofer into your 2020-2023 Jeep JT Gladiator. You will also see our full installation video at the bottom of the page.
*NOTE - With many questions surrounding the 2024+ wire configuration and colors, we've included a picture of the 2024+ B-pillar taps (provided by a customer) for your reference which is shown at the bottom of the page.
2020-2023 Jeep JT Gladiator
1a. Stock Head Unit Installation Procedures-
- If stock head unit option is chosen for your bundle, we will attach the blade connectors to the wire harness for you. We'll provide the female blade connector for you to attach to the speaker wire located within the pillar per the video
- Color coding for stock speaker wire to tap-
2024+ Reference:
1b. Aftermarket Head Unit Installation-
- If after market head unit option is chosen for your bundle, we'll attach the necessary conversion harnesses and RCA extensions to reach your head unit RCA sub out ports. We'll also attach the bullet connectors to attach to the blue amp on wire at the back of your head unit.
2. Power, Ground, and Bass Remote
- Refer to video for remaining power, ground, and bass remote.
4. Power Setting on Hideaway-
- If you're installing to your stock radio using the speaker wires as per the video:
- Auto Turn on- Choose DC option
- If you're installing to an aftermarket head unit using the provided RCA harness:
- Auto Turn on- Choose 120v option.
These tips above are intended to be used in conjunction with our full installation video below:
Hideaway Settings:
Auto Turn On:
Set to DC when connecting using speaker wire T-taps, Set to +12V when using a LOC from the radio.
Input Level:
Set to HI when using RCA's for signal source, Set to LO when using speaker wire T-Taps.
Phase:
Neither 0 or 180 is absolute correct. Whichever sounds louder/ fuller to you is best.
Bass Boost:
This feature enhances bass frequencies, particularly for older music recordings. Use this with caution as this is the leading cause to blowing the subwoofer. We suggest a very low setting for this option.
X-Over Freq:
Set around 9 O'Clock
Gain Levels:
Set gain to 0 and radio levels to 0. Gradually increase volume to 75% max. Increase gain slowly until slight distortion is noticed, then lower gain slightly.