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Expert: Peter G. Lee - 9/15/2006


Question
How do I remove a stock stereo from a 1997 Nissian Maxima?

Answer
The head unit is screwed in behind the facia so remove the screws holding the front panel of the centre consol on. remove the screws holding the frame in the consul, remove the screws in the side of the unit to remove from frame.
Either replace with one unit that can be fixed in the same way, (most major brands have side mounting screw locations) or buy an adaptor to convert to standard ISO DIN apapature and slot it in from front as normal. You may need an adaptor harness from say Pioneer to Nissan or ISO DIN to Nissan, that is the "proper" way to connect it, DO NOT chop off the connectors and wire to wire it, 99% of prolems arise because of that.
Good luck, Peter

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Peter G. Lee

Expertise

Accessory installations including audio, security and lighting, general wiring and fault finding. Nothing specific to US car electrics such as ECUs or engine management systems please i.e. how do I get the radio out of a Saturn, we don't have Saturns in Europe so I wouldn't know.

Experience

11 years as a security and audio installer in the U.K. 9 years own company in South West of U.K. installing for a number of high street retailers incluing Trinity in-car centre, Road User, Halfords and A.1. Past advisor to and chairman of Sold Secure initative gloucestershire police. member PACT (partnership against car theft)U.K. police, Kit car builder VW air coole

Organizations
Member of the institute of diagnostic engineers M.I.Diag.E

Education/Credentials
Certified by Clifford, Cobra (U.K.) Serpi Star-Gamel, Moss, Philips, Tracker (Lowjack), Pioneer blue chip installer, Kenwood installer. City and Guilds, A.R.E

Past/Present clients
Over 2,000 between 1988 and 2000

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