You’re sick and tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to enjoy the radio, while your smart phone is loaded with your preferred music file but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t enjoy your car journeys to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve posted this article to help you, because now you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Nissan Pathfinder. To achieve this, first of all we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Nissan Pathfinder and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Nissan Pathfinder: Removing the old car stereo
Before we begin the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Nissan Pathfinder, there is one imperative step, remove the audio set you already have on your car. There are two scenarios, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start dismantling, always be sure you remove the negative cable from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is done, here are the two methods based on the stereo that equips your Nissan Pathfinder:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be patient, generally speaking, the simple usage of extracting clamps in the 4 holes in the corners of the car radio should be enough to remove it. But on some specific models of specific years, this operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Nissan Pathfinder. In reality, you will need to remove certain parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To achieve this, you will need to use a screwdriver to remove the plastic covers that are in the way. Once you have access to the station, be sure you disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this situation the process is much easier, you will just have to use the extracting clamps and press on the 4 corners of your station to make it come out of its place. Once this step is done, be sure you unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve accomplished dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Nissan Pathfinder: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Nissan Pathfinder. Beforehand, take the time to check the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific instructions.
Here are the various steps required in installing an aftermarket car radio. First of all, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the role of holding your car radio in place on your Nissan Pathfinder, once positioned, be sure you press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been finished, you will need to connect the three plugs of your car radio, two ISO connectors for power supply and sound transfer to the speakers of your Nissan Pathfinder, then the radio antenna socket. For the latter, on some models you may need an adapter to transform it from male to female to be able to adapt it to the socket of your new radio. Finally, all you have to do is push your car radio into the metal frame, snap it into place, and position the plastic or metal frame provided with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just learned how to install a car radio on Nissan Pathfinder, be sure you check that the radio is switched on, that the sound is working and that you’re picking up the radio and you’re ready to enjoy your new car radio. If you have other trouble, or want to learn more about your car, don’t be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
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