It is pretty simple- turn the stem towards the driver's side and it will pop out.
the ball has a detent shaped into the side that restricts the rotation of the assembly using a corresponding bump on the plastic surround.
the detent is not really necessary unless i suppose it prevent spinning...
In hindsight I should have gone that route too, but went with the wired adaptor as pictures in post 48. i left a note on the dash to remind me but ended up driving out without disconnecting. No damage done, but I now leave the diamond back tonneau cover open when it is connected so I have to...
I use the NOCO Genius 5 with the trailer connector. Still on the OEM factory installed battery from 2019.
my one caution is what ever method and charger you use, ensure you have it set up so you do not drive off with it still connected. If it is connected under the hood, leave the hood up.
Probably cannot tell from the pictures, but the bracket does sit awkward due to the short bolt tab. I tHought that was odd when I installed them and wondered if that tab being too short was the issue.
The front and rear have a very similar drop when installed. and rear feels as solid as the front. I would think a spacer/shim to prevent the trim from compressing would eliminate the gap. Maybe a longer screw might be needed with the shim.
Definitely need to disconnect cable and reassemble on a bench-
you will find it easier to work that snap ring back on. Might find some useful info at this thread : https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/zero-mod-flip-that-rear-view-mirror-upside-down.31428/page-4#post-1068518
I may have missed it in reading through this post - how did you end up with the most recent clutch software update if they didn’t install the ‘new’ OEM clutch? I had the first 2 recalls done, but avoided that 3rd recall because of all the issues being reported with limp mode, and had the ACT...
@NXTGENAutomotive - in placing an order for the presale - why does your checkout process add sales tax for shipment to New Hampshire, a no sales tax state?