Truck Techniques LLC - Jimmi Jammer Installation Procedure

This tutorial will show you how to install the Jimmi' Jammer™ on a 1999-2006 Fullsize Chevy or GMC pickup and 2000-2006 Chevy or GMC full size SUV (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL)

Rear Side Passenger door note: We now offer a Jimmi' Jammer™ kit for the rear two passenger doors on four-door crew cab pickups and SUVs. The part number is JJ-031505 and installation is similar to the front doors. Although the rear doors aren't as vulnerable as the front, we recommend installing the rear door plates if you have a four-door vehicle. SUV owners: We do not currently offer a plate for the barn door style rear cargo door but we hope to in the future. The door configuration is different so our current plates do not necessarily fit correctly.

Installation Procedure:

Note: We make every effort to ensure our tutorials are accurate, but the vehicle manufacturers sometimes make changes we are not aware of. If you find an error or omission in our tutorial, please email us. Photos are always welcomed and helpful.

The first photo shows several pieces that will be removed from the door panel: Door handle shroud Triangle shaped trim at top inside corner of panel Door lock switch shroud Electric switch panel Rubber plug in door jamb just above armrest Each of these pieces is held onto the panel with snaps. Work carefully to pry the shrouds and trim piece off first. The milk crate and block come in handy to rest the panel on while disconnecting the courtesy light on the lower left corner of the panel. You can also rest the panel on the crate to avoid disconnecting the wires to the switch module. Just turn the panel 90 degrees clockwise and prop it up on the crate.
	In the second photo, each of the trim pieces has been removed. To remove the electric switch panel, carefully pry the entire assembly upward to release the snaps holding it in place. It is sometimes easier to remove the panel when the window is down, so make sure it is down but don't disconnect the wires at this time. Remove two screws holding the panel onto the door. One is under the armrest area, and the other is inside the electric switch cavity. Carefully lift the panel off the door and rest it on the crate near the door. Don't stress the wires on the switch panel. Now, roll the window to the up position.
Some trucks will have a screw hidden behind the door lock switch. Gently pry the shroud away from the panel and take the switch off. Make note of how the switch mounts with the rod so you can get it back together later. Remove the screw shown in the second photo. Some trucks may not have a screw here, but check just in case.
	Photo 4 shows the backside of the panel, with the courtesy lamp removed from it's holder. Once the lamp is out of it's holder, you can rotate the panel onto the crate as described earlier. If you prefer to remove the panel entirely, the switch module wires will need to be disconnected. Use caution since the connectors have safety snaps on them to prevent accidental disconnection
Once the panel is removed, gently peel back the splash guard far enough to expose the access area. You should now be able to look inside the door and see the backside of the door handle. Note that the door panel is propped up on the crate and block. This eliminates the need to disconnect the switch wires. Just make sure to anchor the panel so it doesn't fall and stress the wires.
	This photo shows the hole in the door jamb with the rubber plug removed. (Upper left of the photo ). You can see the upper handle nut inside the door. Remove the upper nut, and the nut nearest the lock cylinder. It is generally not necessary to remove all three handle nuts, but loosening the third may give you more room to work by slightly dislodging the handle from the door.
With the handle nuts removed, bring the plate into the door cavity as shown. If you need more room, you can disconnect the lock rod from the lock pawl and move it out of the way. The long part of the plate on the left resides near the door jamb, and the top mounting hole mates with the upper handle nut. When in place, the plate will rest against the door metal and surround the lock cylinder. The second mounting hole on the plate goes over the handle stud nearest the lock cylinder. Be sure to tighten up all three nuts, but do not over-tighten. Very Important: Test the lock operation before reassembly! This completes the installation. Reassemble the door panel and start the other side

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