How to Install Rugged Ridge Contoured Locking Console - Gray Vinyl on your 1987-1995 Wrangler

Important Information

Please refer to Section 1 on pages 1 -3, for the Jeepâ CJ-7 and Wrangler ONLY.

Please refer to Section 2 on Page 4, for the 1976-83 Jeepâ CJ-5 ONLY.

Section One – Installation Instructions

1. Position the Console in the desired position between the Driver/Passenger seats (Figure 1).

2. Position the Mounting Bracket under the rear of the Console with the legs of the Mounting Brackets level to the floor (Figure 2).

NOTE: The installation of the Mounting Bracket will not be required for the 76-83 CJ-5.

3. Adjust the position of the Console front to back and ensure that the shifter clearance for all gears is not obstructed by the Console position (Figure 3).

4. Using a pen, mark the position of the Mounting Bracket on the bottom of the Console (Figure 4).

5. Once the position is marked, remove the Console from the vehicle and set on a clean working table.

6. Reposition the Mounting Bracket over the marks previously made in Step 4.

7. Secure the Mounting Bracket to the Console using the (2) 8 X ¾” Sheet Metal Screws provided (Figure 5).

8. Re-Position the Console between the Driver and Passenger seats.

NOTE: Position the Console as far forward as possible without interfering with the shifter.

9. Locate the (4) mounting holes on the Mounting Bracket.

10.Using the mounting holes as a drilling guide, drill (4) holes through the floor of the vehicle using 1/8” drill bit (Figure 6).

CAUTION: Take care not to cut or trip any wires/lines that might be in the area.

11.Secure Console and Mounting Bracket to the floor of the vehicle using the (4) 8 X ¾” Sheet Metal Screws provided.

12.Remove the Consoles cup holder to expose the inner front section (Figure 7).

13.Drill one hole in the center and as far forward as possible through the bottom of the Console and the floor of the vehicle using a 3/16” drill bit (Figure 8).

14. Secure using (1) 14 X 1 ¾” Sheet Metal Screw provided.

NOTE: For more support you opt to install (2) Sheet Metal Screws in the front of the console.

Ensure that all Screws are securely fastened to the vehicle prior to traveling.

Section Two- Installation Instructions

1. Position the Console in the desired position between the Driver and Passenger seats as shown in Figure 1.

2. Adjust the position of the Console front to back and ensure that the shifter clearance for all gears is not obstructed by the Console position (Figure 2).

NOTE: Position the Console as far forward as possible without interfering with the shifter.

3. Drill (2) holes through the rear of the Console and floor of the vehicle using 3/16” drill bit.

CAUTION: Take care not to cut or trip any wires/lines that might be in the area.

4. Secure the Console to the floor of the vehicle using the (2) 14 X 1 ¾” Sheet Metal Screws provided.

5. Remove the Consoles cup holder to expose the inner front section (Figure 3).

6. Drill one hole in the center and as far forward as possible through the bottom of the Console and the floor of the vehicle using a 3/16” drill bit (Figure 4).

7. Secure using (1) 14 X 1 ¾” Sheet Metal Screw provided.

NOTE: For the console to the floor support, you opt to install (2) 14 X 1 ¾” Sheet Metal Screws instead of (1).

Ensure that all Screws are secure