Alpine i209-WRA, i209-WRASXM Installation Manual

Jeep Wrangler

i209-WRA
i209-WRASXM
9” Restyle Installation Manual

 Model: Wrangler
 Model Year: 2011-2017

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* The specified vehicles have been tested and have met compatibility specs at the time of testing. Compatibility is

not guaranteed if the manufacturer has made production changes to the listed vehicles above.

Warning: Before you begin wiring, remove the ground wire from the negative

Model Year

Wrangler 2011-2017

terminal of the battery. Failing to do so can lead to electric shock, injury or damage
to equipment.

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the i209-WRA. This installation manual is designed to take you through the

step-by-step installation of the i209-WRA into a 2011 and 2017 Jeep Wrangler. Please familiarize yourself with
the owners manual and if you still have additional questions please call 1-800-TECH-101.

Note:

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.

To Ensure Safe Use, Always Follow These Precautions

The installation of this product requires specialized skills and experience. We recommend that you have the

product installed by an Alpine authorized dealer.

Before you use this product, be sure to carefully read this installation manual and the separate user's manual

so that you can use the product correctly. Alpine Electronics bears no responsibility for problems that arise as
a result of failure to follow the instructions in the manuals.

This manual includes a number of symbols that are intended to help you use the product safely, to prevent

harm to you and others, and to protect against damage to property. These symbols and their meanings are
listed below. Make sure you fully understand these symbols before you begin reading the main text.

Explanations of Injury and Damage That May Result from Incorrect Use

Warning

Caution

Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly is
expected to lead to death or serious injury.

Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly is only
expected to lead to injury or property damage.

Types of Precautions

Forbidden

Mandatory

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Indicates actions that are forbidden
(must not be performed)

Indicates that disassembly is
forbidden.

Indicates actions that are
mandatory (must be performed)

Marks content that should receive
your full attention.

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the product. Doing so could lead to an accident, re,
or electric shock.

Store screws and other small objects where small children cannot reach them. If one of these
small objects is swallowed, consult with a doctor immediately.

When replacing fuses, be sure to use fuses with the specied current rating. Failing to do so could
lead to an accident or re.

Only connect the product to a 12 VDC negative ground car. Failing to do so could lead to
an accident or re.

Before you begin wiring, remove the ground wire from the negative terminal of the battery.
Failing to do so could lead to electric shock or injury.

Do not cut the insulation on a cord and take power from another device. Doing so could
lead to re or electric shock.

Do not install the product in a location where it will obstruct the driver’s forward view;
interfere with the operation of the steering wheel, gearshift, or the like; or pose a
threat to passengers. Doing so could lead to an accident or injury.

When making a hole in the vehicle body, be careful to avoid damaging pipes, the fuel tank,
electrical wiring, and the like. This kind of damage could lead to an accident or re.

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Forbidden

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When installing and grounding the product, do not use any of the bolts or nuts of the
steering wheel, brakes, fuel tank, or the like. Doing so could make the brakes stop working
or lead to re.

Do not install the product near the passenger-side airbag. Doing so could interfere with the
operation of the airbag and lead to an accident or injury.

Bundle cords so that they don’t interfere with driving. Wrapping cords around the steering
wheel, gearshift, brake pedal, or the like, could lead to an accident or damage equipment.

Caution

Connect the product properly according to the instructions. Failing to do so could lead
to re or an accident.

Do not sandwich cords between the seat railing or allow them to touch protrusions.
Resulting breaks or shorts could lead to electric shock or re.

Do not block vents or heat sinks. Doing so could lead to re or damage equipment.

Use the accessories according to the instructions, and attach them securely.
Failing to do so could lead to an accident or damage equipment.

Do not install the product where it may be exposed to water or in a place with high levels
of humidity or dust. Doing so could lead to re or damage equipment.

The installation and wiring of this product requires specialized skills and experience.
Have the product installed by an Alpine authorized dealer.

Tools Required

Panel Removing Tool 7mm Sockets #2 Phillips Screwdriver

10mm Sockets Extension Ratchet

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Air Saw Wire Cutters

Accessory List

Installation Kit Parts (G-KTX-i209-WRA)

i209-WRA Radio Dash Bezel Key Harness Side Mounting Brackets

MENU

Microphone GPS Antenna Bracket Display Mounting Brackets

Accessory List

Head Unit Box Parts (i209)

i209 Display Unit i209 Source Unit USB Extension Cable

AUX/Pre Out Harness GPS Antenna Documents

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OM QR Card

Alpine

Registration Card

Direct Camera Adapter Display Cable Display Power Harness

Anti-Vibration Foam

Screws (12pcs)

SXM Tuner (included in
i209-WRASXM kit only)

SiriusXm

connect

iDatalink Maestro Box Parts (ALP-MRR2/ALP-HRN-WRA2)

Maestro Flashing Cable Antenna Adapter iDatalink Maestro Module

QRG Navigation

Main Harness SAT Radio Antenna Adapter OEM USB Adapter

Programming the iDatalink Maestro Module

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1 INSTALL THE WEBLINK PLUG-IN

Go to:
idatalinkmaestro.com/plugin and follow the installation steps.

Review the System Requirements before installing.

If the plugin is already installed, the caution, “The plugin is already
installed” appears. Please skip to step 2.

2 REGISTER A WEBLINK ACCOUNT

Go to:
idatalinkmaestro.com/register and complete the registration process.

A conrmation email will be sent to you requiring validation.

For existing customers, click log in.

3 CONNECT YOUR MAESTRO MODULE

Use your Maestro module to connect to your PC.

5 PROGRAM YOUR MODULE

Follow the programming steps for your vehicle.

4 LOG INTO WEBLINK

Go to:
idatalinkmaestro.com/login.
Enter your username and password, then click OK.

6 Once Programing is complete “FLASHING

COMPLETED!” will be displayed.

Proceed to the next page to complete installation.

NOTE: If serial number is invalid, Call ADS at
1-866-427-2999 with the serial number.

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Component Locations

IMPORTANT: Follow the recommended component location shown below. Failure to do so, will result in poor

GPS performance.

GPS Antenna Location

Jeep

BT Microphone

iDatalink Maestro Module

SAT-Radio Tuner
(Sold Separately)

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GPS Antenna Installation

IMPORTANT: Follow the GPS antenna installation procedure shown below. Failure to do so will result in poor

GPS performance.

Wire Hook Wire Hook

Attach the GPS antenna
bracket on the left side
of the instrument panel
using the 7mm factory
screw.
*Excess cable should
be under the bracket.

Excess GPS cable

Peel the plastic layer off from the
double sided tape on the GPS
antenna and place the GPS
antenna on the center of the GPS
antenna bracket with the cable
facing forward.

Key cable should be zip
tied to side of radio cavity.

Key Cable

Factory Unit Disassembly Process

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DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE

CONTINUING. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL
DISABLE MANY FEATURES.

1 Remove the rubber cover from the top center

storage area and extract (1) 7mm screw.

3 Remove the window switch pod using a panel

removing tool and extract (1) 7mm screw.

2 Remove the knee cover panel and extract (2) 7mm

screws located to the right and left sides of the
steering wheel column.

Left side of

steering wheel

column.

Right side of

steering wheel

column.

4 Remove the dash panel.

5 Extract (4) 7 mm screws and remove the factory

radio.

6 Extract (2) 7 mm screws from the factory radio

bracket and remove it.

2

Installation Instructions

Lock tab

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1 The factory dash panel needs to be trimmed to

allow the new i209-WRA bezel to fit into place.
Remove the highlighted area by cutting along the
dashed line.

3 Use a cutting tool to trim the highlighted area

shown below.

2 Remove the vents from the radio section on the

OEM dash panel by pressing down on the lock tab
and turning right. Mount vents on to the i209-WRA
bezel.

Rear view

4 Mount the microphone as illustrated and run the

cable to the radio cavity.

5 Plug the OBDII connector on to the OBDII port

below the driver side dash and run the extension to
the radio cavity.

Avoid any sharp edges or interfering with

any safety equipment.

6 Attach the Maestro to the main harness.

*See page 13 for more details.

Installation Instructions

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DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE

CONTINUING. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL
DISABLE MANY FEATURES.

1 Attach the modified panel using the factory screws.

3 Apply Insulating pad by removing the paper

backing. See diagram below.

2 Put monitor face down on a soft, scratch free

surface and attach Display Monitor Brackets using
(4) 8mm screws (provided). Plug in the Display
Cable and Display Power Harness.

4 Attach the display and source unit with the 8mm

screws (supplied) as shown below.
Route the display cable and power harness
from the display to the source unit and
plug into the W. Remote and Display Out.

5 Route the USB extension cable to the glove box,

connect the main harness and other adapters to the
factory harness and secure them.
To retain the factory USB port in uConnect systems,
See page 11 for installation instructions.

6 Route the key harness through the top-left side of

the i209 source unit. Mount the i209 source unit
using (4) 7mm factory screws.

Connecting the uConnect USB port

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1 Extract the (2) 7mm bolts.

3 Connect the 4pin OEM connector to the OEM USB

adaptor (included).

5 Secure the uConnect module to the original location

using the 7mm bolts.

2 Disconnect the 4pin OEM connector.

4 Use the USB extension to connect USB adaptor to

the radio USB input.

USB

CAN I/F

GPS

SXM/DAB

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

DISP. OUT

POWERW. REMOTEEXT. KEYPRE OUT

Connecting A SiriusXm Module

CAN I/F

GPS

SXM/DAB

USB

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

POWERW. REMOTEEXT. KEYPRE OUT

DISP. OUT

SiriusXm

connect

To SXM OEM
antenna attached
to OEM FM
antenna

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Mounting Brackets

DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE CONTINUING. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DISABLE MANY

FEATURES.

IMPORTANT: During the research and development of this product it was discovered that mounting

tolerance may vary from the vehicle’s trim level to year built. We have added a 1mm tolerance to the
mounting brackets to compensate for such variance in mounting tolerance. Use the guides below as
reference if there are any required adjustments.

Adjust the rear bracket as needed when the top or bottom is protruding or not flushed.

Adjust the side brackets as needed when either side is protruding or not flushed.

Exploded-View Diagram

Dash Board

i209D Source Unit

MENU

i209-WRA

Radio Dash

Bezel

Side Mounting

Brackets

A

/C

Factory Vents and Window

Switch Pod (not included)

Bezel Wiring Diagram

8 Pin Harness

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20 Pin Harness
(Connect to i209D)

8 Pin Harness

i209-WRA Wiring Diagram

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To OBDII Connector

Connector

10-pin Black

iDatalink MAESTRO Module

To Vehicle Connectors

OEM Audio

20-pin Gray

Connector

16-pin Green Connector

Connector

18-pin Black

Power/Speaker

Front

Front

Rear

Rear

Direct Camera Adapter

AMPLIFIED VEHICLES

Failure to follow this procedure will
result in no audio from Navigation and
Bluetooth sources.

For factory amplified vehicles switch the
speaker connectors, front to rear and
rear to front.

WARNING!

Front

Rear

Rear

Front

Direct Camera Input

i209 - Source Unit

CAN I/F

GPS

SXM/DAB

USB

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

DISP. OUT

Microphone

Red - Acc 12V+

(Audio)

Connector

3-pin Black

10-pin Green

Connector

3-pin Black

(Vehicle signals)

Connector

4-pin Black

(Power)

(Data)

Connector

MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES

White/Gray Manual Transmission Reverse Input

For manual transmission vehicles ONLY. Connect the

White/Gray wire to the White/Gray wire located

on the passenger side kick panel.

Blue/White Amp Turn-on

Blue Power Antenna

Yellow -12V+

Black - Ground

Rear View Camera

WARNING!

The use of this connection

is intended for Alpine

HCE-TCAM1-WRA rear

view camera ONLY.

AUX Power

3-pin Black Connector

Rear View Camera

6-pin Black Connector

HDMI Interface

6-pin White Connector

Cut loop when connecting
KCX-630HD HDMI selector
interface.

Main Harness

ANTENNA

Connect to SXM adapter

Power Harness

i209D - Display

For DVD player (NOT INCLUDED)

EXT. KEY W.REMOTE POWER

PRE OUT

i209-WRA With Optional HDMI Interface Wiring Diagram

To optional display

i209 - Source Unit

CAN I/F

GPS

SXM/DAB

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USB

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

EXT. KEY W.REMOTE POWER

PRE OUT

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DISP. OUT

DVE-5300 DVD Player

Smart
Phone

MHL or

Apple HDMI

Adapter

See the setup guide on page 15
KCX-630HD

(Optional) HDMI Selector Interface

HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2HDMI OUT

USB POWER

Cut loop when connecting
KCX-630HD HDMI selector
interface.

i209 Display

POWER

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Set Up Guide

1 Turn the vehicle’s Ignition switch to ACC.
2 Turn ON the i209-WRA by pressing any key.
3 Select the user language and press OK.
4 With the vehicle parked, hold down the foot brake pedal, engage the parking brake, release the parking brake

and finally engage the parking brake and release the foot brake.

5 If a camera is present, turn it ON in the system menu. (MENU/SETUP/SYSTEM/CAMERA/CAMERA SELECT)
6 AUDIO MUTE ON REVERSE- By default, when the vehicle is shifted into reverse the AUDIO will MUTE. If this

feature is not desired turn it off in the AUDIO MENU (MENU/SETUP/SOUND/MUTE WHILE BACKING UP)

7 When the KCX-630HD (HDMI SELECTOR) is present be sure to turn it ON in the SETUP MENU. (MENU/

SYSTEM/EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES/HDMI SELECTOR)

8 Set the DVD player. (MENU/SETUP/SOURCE/HDMI).
9 When the KAC-001 (External Accessory Control Module) is present be sure to turn it ON in the SETUP MENU.

(MENU/SYSTEM/EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES/EXTERNAL ACCESSORY CTLR)

10 Vehicle information- Set the desired gauge information. (MENU/VEHICLE INFO/GAUGES/CAR SETTINGS)

Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

1

2 Headunit will not turn on.

3

4 No output from RCA’s

5 Android Auto not working

iDatalink website says
serial number is invalid.

Cannot enter SETTINGS
MENU.

Serial number may not be in
iDatalink database.

Incorrect serial number was used
when flashing maestro.

4 pin Maestro data cable is
disconnected or damaged.

Vehicle is in motion or parking
brake is not engaged.

Maestro module is flashed for
amplified system.

Haven’t paired phone to Bluetooth
yet

Call ADS at 1-866-427-2999 and
verify.

Flash Maestro with correct serial
number.

Check for proper connection or
disconnected pins.

With vehicle on (P)PARK, engage
the parking brake, release the
parking brake and engage the
parking brake a second time.

Re-flash module for non-amplified
system.

Go into Bluetooth settings on
phone, find head unit, and pair.

Loose or disconnected USB cable.

iPhone is not recognized

6

when connected to the
USB cable.

Non-compatible cable

Dirty charging port on phone Clean charging port

Check the USB connection behind
the headunit.

Use the cable supplied with the
iPhone