How do you change the Stereo on a 95 Nissan Maxima?

Answer 1

First, is it the factory Nissan radio or not?First and a half, is it a combo tape/CD unit (double size)?Second, is it a BOSE stereo?Second and a half, Are you replacing with same size unit?Third, are you replacing any speakers at the same time?

If factory Nissan radio,1)pry up the trim around shifter.2)disconnect cigarette lighter harness(es)3)remove one black screw (almost dead center) and a gold screw from the left side , the head of which is an 8mm bolt.4)remove the ashtray by popping out the right side (2 clips hold it in place)5)now remove gold colored 8mm screw from right side bottom6)using a flat paint scraper or something of the sort pry at the vents at the top. The top section with vents, clock, hazards, and defroster is all one. There are four clips, 2 at top and two on the lower sides. They all pop straight out towards the back of the car. 7)this now exposes the other two gold colored 8mm screws.8)the whole enchilada now comes out heater controls and all.

If replacing a single tape or CD unit that is non Bose you will need a wiring harness metra 70-7550, and an antenna adaptor metra 40-ni10. Also note there is no ground in the harness, so leave the ground long enough to reach a bolt down inside cavity, there at least 2 good metal ones in there.

If it is a double unit tape and CD non-Bose and you are replacing with a double din unit you will need same parts as above.

If it is a double unit tape and CD non-Bose and you are replacing with single sized unit then you will also need a pocket, metra 88-00-9000.

If the factory radio was a Bose then you will alos need to purchase an add a head type adaptor to match the outputs of the new stereo to the Bose amplifiers.

Good luck. If this did not cover your specific question, leave another question here. I own two maximas and worked in the car stereo field for almost 10 years.