97732 Jeep Stealth Pod Installation Guide

INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
Part #s 63371 & 63377

Gauge Pod 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler JL
2002-2023 Jeep Gladiator

Install guide covers both upper and lower Stealth Pods

Please read through the following instructions thoroughly before starting your installation. If you have any questions please visit our Support Page.

Part Number: 63371

Fits the A-Pillar upper location commonly found in the following vehicles:
• 2018-23 Jeep Wrangler JL
• 2020-23 Jeep Gladiator

Part Number: 63377

Fits the A-Pillar lower position commonly found in the following vehicles:
• 2018-23 Jeep Wrangler JL
• 2020-23 Jeep Gladiator

Installation Guide

Note: If you’ve chosen to paint the pods yourself, please visit bankspower.com/paint to get perfectly matched spray paint. No primer is needed just three to four light coats.

What’s Included

Parts Included for Jeep iDash Stealth Pods are a step bit, washer, socket head cap screw, and a 5mm hex key.

If anything is missing, please call us at 800-601-8072 immediately!

Tools Required

Tools to install the iDash Stealth Pod include a Plastic pry tool, marker, socket wrench, extension, 10mm and 13mm sockets, a power drill, and Dremel tool with cut-off wheel.

Step-by-step Installation

Disconnect the Negative battery terminals before installation.

1. Use your 10mm and 13mm socket to remove the terminal and disconnect the battery.

This is important because you’ll be working near an airbag and you don’t want it to go off.

Auto Start-Stop vehicles have two ground leads, be sure to keep them separated.

2. If your Jeep has auto start-stop, be sure to isolate the two ground leads from touching.

Remove the driver's speaker grill with a popper tool.

3. Remove the speaker cover on the left side of the dashboard.

Use your pry tool to pop it free.

4. The cover has 4 snaps that need to be popped free.

Next, remove the covers hiding the bolts on the driver-side handle.

5. Using a plastic pry tool or flathead screwdriver, pry off the plastic covers that hide the bolts which secure the pillar to the frame.

Beware: If you use a screwdriver, it could leave a mark on the soft plastic.

Remove the lower cover with a popper tool.

6. Do the same for the lower bolt cover.

Use an extension and remove the top bolt.

7. With your extension and 10mm socket, remove the bolt to free the handle.

8. Take note not to lose the bolt on removal. Do the same for the lower bolt as well.

Firmly pull the pillar up and a way from the dash.

9. One both bolts are removed, grab the handle and give it a yank away from the A-Pillar.

A center clip is all that is holding it on.

This center clip is what was holding the cover on after the two bolts were removed.

10. This plastic clip is what was holding the handle on.

A-Pillar Drilling Locations

Remove the tip bolt cover from the handle by pinching its retaining strap and sliding it out.

1. Pinch the plastic tab that retains the bolt cover to the handle and remove it.

You may need it in the future if you return to stock.

With making tape, mark the 16mm size. If you have two cables to run such as with a pedal monster or sensor module, 18mm will provide extra space.

2. Use masking tape to mark off the 16mm step on the bit.

63371: Upper Mount Drilling Location

3a. Grab your Stealth Pod, and test fit it into the Grab Handle.

Mark the hole size so you know where to drill.

4a. Using a marker, outline the access hole so you can easily see where you need to cut.

This shows how large the hole needs to be.

Start with 16mm, 18mm can be used with multiple cables.

5a. Drill down to the 16mm step.

Start small and only enlarge if you need to. If your running 2 cables through the pillar (for an iDash + PedalMonster Combo for example), 18mm will provide extra clearance for cables.

The hole in the pillar will be covered up by the Stealth Pod. Just be sure it is aligned with the access hole on the pod.

The hole will be completely covered by the Stealth Pod.

Be sure it is aligned with your Stealth Pods access hole so the wires can pass through.

63377: Lower Mount Drilling Location

3b. Remove the plastic cap over the lower bolt location, and slide your Lower Stealth Pod in to check fitment.

Note how the Lower Stealth Pod sits evenly and flush with the grab handle. Your pod should look like this after installation to your Jeeps A-Pillar.

4b. Using a marker, dot the center of the access hole so you can easily see where you need to drill.

5b. Drill down to the 16mm step on the bit.

Start small and only enlarge if you need to. If your running 2 cables through the pillar (for an iDash + PedalMonster Combo for example), 18mm will provide extra clearance for cables.

Check the back side of your hole. Finish drilling your access hole from the rear to de-burr any remaining plastic.

While the installation location is different for each pod, the procedure is the same.

Panel Removal and Wiring

This panel has 5 clips that need to be popped.

1. Using your panel popper tool and hands, remove the side panel on the driver side.

This is where you will route your OBD-II Cable.

2. There are 5 locations that need to be popped free.

Fish your data cable up the side of the frame and through the dashboard.

3. Carefully fish your Banks OBD-II cable up the side of the A-Pillar.

Continue until the cable clears the top of the dash board.

4. Continue as shown, routing the cables through the cavity towards the dash.

Run your cables through the hole you drilled in your pillar.

5. Now run your wires through the hole you cut in your OEM A-Pillar trim.

For a lower pod, Your wires will run through the bottom hole.

Allow enough slack so the dash can be installed and removed easily.

6. Be sure there is enough slack to allow the iDash to be removed later if needed, but not too much so that it kinks the cables.

Take care the cables are not blocking the center clip on the handle, and snap it into place.

6. Take care the cables are not interfering with the center plastic clip.

This clip is what aligns and snaps your handle back to the frame.

Installing the Banks iDash Stealth Pod

Run your cables through the access hole on the Stealth Pod.

1. Run the cable(s) through the hole in the iDash Stealth Pod.

Lower Stealth Pod

Leave enough slack in the wires so the iDash can be installed easily.

Upper Stealth Pod

2. Once your wires are through, tighten the hex bolt with the supplied 5mm key.

Lower Pod Note:

Take care when installing the Lower Stealth Pods hex bolt. The washer can bind if it is not fully seated on the head of the bolt.

The lower pod should fit flush with the A-Pillar with no gaps, and feel secure to pillar. If it feels loose, reseat the bolt and washer and try again.