I don't understand about placing the mod in the active side....Did you copy and paste JSGME in your SH4 game files and run, and then generate a snap shot of the game files, creating a MODS file folder in the game files? The MODS file folder is where you will place the mod after you 7zip it.
It may be easier if you follow the link below.....Step by step mod installation (Including JSGME setup).
http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...5/m/5181035206