ROUGH COUNTRY 2007-17 Jeep JK 6 Switch Panel Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Rough Country
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ROUGH COUNTRY 2007-17 Jeep JK 6 Switch Panel
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Product Information
- Product Name: 2007-17 Jeep JK 6 Switch Panel
- Manufacturer: Rough Country
- Product Description: The 2007-17 Jeep JK 6 Switch Panel is a switch panel kit designed for Jeep JK models. It allows for easy installation of additional lighting and provides convenient control of the lights through a switch pod. The kit includes switch pod mounting brackets, a switch pod with wiring harness, and a relay pod with power and ground wires.
- Tools Needed for Installation: 8mm Socket Ratchet, Phillips Screwdriver, T20 Torx, T25 Torx
- Additional Tools Needed for 07-08 Models: 15/64 Drill, Drill Motor, Rivet Gun
Product Usage Instructions
- Park the vehicle on a smooth level surface.
- Remove the top of the vehicle for easier installation.
- Using a T20 Torx, remove the driver side sun visor. Save the hardware for reuse.
- Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the plastic screw from the driver-side A-pillar and then remove the panel.
- Pull the windshield header panel down until all clips are released.
- Using a T25 Torx, remove the footman loop. Save the hardware for reuse. For 07-08 models, drill out the rivets with a 15/64 drill.
- Install the switch pod bracket and footman loop using the stock hardware and a T25 Torx. For 07-08 models, install the bracket that was not attached to the switch panel using the supplied rivets.
- Mark the windshield header for trimming. Use the switch pod bracket as a guide on how much to trim.
- Trim the windshield header panel and sand or file the edges smooth.
- Tuck the switch pod wiring behind the windshield header towards the driver side of the Jeep.
- Install the windshield header panel, making sure all clips are secure.
- Attach the switch pod to the bracket using the supplied Phillips head screws.
- Tuck the wiring behind the A-pillar trim panel. Remove the driver-side dash bezel and find a good area to route the wire through the firewall, such as a rubber grommet or the foam around the brake booster. Run the wire through the firewall and into the engine compartment.
- Reinstall the driver-side A-pillar panel using the factory plastic screw.
- Reinstall the driver-side dash bezel.
- Using a 10mm socket, remove the two bolts on the driver-side fender.
- Run the power wire and wiring harness through the holes in the relay pod.
Please read the instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the kit contents shown below. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go. If question exist, please call us @1-800-222-7023. We will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design, function, and correct use of our products.
Kit Contents
- Switch Pod Mounting Brackets x2
- 07-08 Bracket x1
- 09-17 Bracket x1
- Switch Pod w/ Wiring Harness x1
- Relay Pod w/ Power & Ground Wires x1
Tools Needed:
- 8mm Socket
- Ratchet
- Phillips Screwdriver
- T20 Torx
- T25 Torx
07-08 Models also need:
- 15/64” Drill
- Drill Motor
- Rivet Gun
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
- Park the vehicle on a smooth level surface.
- Remove the top for easier install.
- Using a T20, remove the driver-side sun visor. Save hardware for reuse. See Photo 1.
- Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the plastic screw from the driver-side A-pillar then remove the panel. See Photo 2.
- Pull the windshield header panel down until all clips are released. See Photo 3.
- Using a T25, remove the footman loop. Save hardware for reuse. 07-08 models will drill out rivets with a 15/64”
- Install the switch pod bracket and footman loop using the stock hardware and a T25. 07-08 models will install the bracket that was not attached to the switch panel, using the supplied rivets. See Photo 5.
- Mark the windshield header for trimming. Use the switch pod bracket for a guide on how much to trim. See Photo 6.
- Trim the windshield header panel. Sand or file the edges smooth. See Photo 7.
- Tuck the switch pod wiring in behind the windshield header towards the driver side of the Jeep. See Photo 8.
- Install the windshield header panel making sure all clips are secure. See Photo 9.
- Attach the switch pod to the bracket using the supplied Phillips head screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten. See Photo 10.
- Tuck the wiring behind the A-pillar trim panel. See Photo 11.
- Remove the driver-side dash bezel. Find a good area to route the wire through the firewall, such as a rubber grommet or the foam around the brake booster. Run the wire through the firewall and into the engine compartment. See Photo 12.
- Reinstall the driver-side A-pillar panel, using the factory plastic screw.
- Reinstall the driver dash bezel.
- Using a 10mm socket, remove the two bolts on the driver-side fender. See Photo 13.
- Run the power wire and wiring harness through the holes in the relay pod. See Photo 14.
- Using a 10mm socket, attach the relay pod to the fender. See Photo 15.
- Run the power and ground wires over to the battery making sure they are clear of any moving parts. Do Not Connect.
- Attach the power wire and the ground wire using a 8mm to the relay pod. Plug in the wiring harness. See Photo 16.
- Attach your accessory wiring to the relay harness. Ground to the GND terminal and power to the SW1-6 terminal. Tighten with a Phillips head screwdriver. See Photo 17.
- Place the cover on the relay pod. See Photo 18.
- Attach the positive and ground wires to the battery.
NOTICE: AFTER INSTALLATION, YOU MUST START THE ENGINE TO ACTIVATE THE SYSTEM!
NOTICE: These instructions are in addition to the complete instructions included with the Rough Country MLC-6 controller. Normally the switch bank is illuminated at all times including when the vehicle is turned off. If desired, these instructions are used to wire the MLC 6 directly to switched power source in the fuse panel, which will illuminate the switch panel only when the vehicle is “ON” or in “ACC” mode. A fuse tap is needed to complete this modification and included with this kit.
Direct Power Source Wiring Instructions
- Make sure key is out of the ignition and the battery is disconnected.
- Locate the red wire in the MLC-6 wiring harness. See Photo 1.
- Cut the red wire leaving 2-3 inches of wire at the plug end. See Photo 2.
- Using a fuse removal tool, remove the fuse marked M6 (ACC power switching) from the fuse panel on the pass fender. See Photo 3.
- Run a 14AWG wire or larger around behind the engine and connect to the cut red wire coming from the harness. Make sure you cap off the cut wire coming from the MLC-6 fuse panel plug that was cut in Step 3. See Photo 4.
- Install the fuse into the fuse tap. Note: fuse tap listed below requires 2 fuses. See Photo 5.
- Reconnect battery, when you turn key to ON or Acc the lighted switches should power on.
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