How to remove the radio from a Nissan Xterra

This video demonstrates removing the radio from a second generation Nissan Xterra. This video does not demonstrate wiring a new radio as each one is different. Please refer to your new radios documentation when connecting wires.
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[@Bristol24guy]

Thank you very much for this video! I am getting ready to install an aftermarket radio in my 2006 Xterra and your video certainly is helpful. I'm confident that I can now avoid some of the pitfalls of ignorance by having watched you do it first. Thanks!

[@user-gm8kp6qv9q]

I know I'm late to the party but am currently working on upgrading my 2008 Xterra. Your videos have saved me a ton of money! Can you do a short on how to remove the lower bezel under the radio so I can install a usb charging outlet near the 12v port? Im afraid i might break it and they are hard to replace now. Thanks and appreciate all the good work on the videos. Really has helped me

[@JerryRigEverything]

Thank you!

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome!

[@Nasher98]

@@Rythecarguy wow you got a comment from a absolute KZbin legend lol

[@M-Dash]

Brother, I've been watching your work since day one! I doubt that I'd ever do any full "upgrades" of my Xterra (though, you never know), but, Lord, I've learned so much from your work, and I'm thankful to you!! You are AWESOME! 😉🤩

[@Rythecarguy]

Wow, thank you man! I appreciate you. If you ever need anything or have a video request. let me know.

[@M-Dash]

@@Rythecarguy , count on it! ... By the by, I confirmed that you are right, on another vid, where you take people through the removal of the head unit, that the center trim will crumble as being removed, even if you are careful (perhaps, on some of the older Xterra's that get hammered with sun light, like down here in Texas!) Like your vehicle, I had to order a replacement earlier this week!😃 Be well!

[@exit2578]

ok I'm

[@julio1982]

This video made the whole thing seem super easy

[@Rythecarguy]

Good!

[@davidbibeault9876]

Use this video, rather than the crutchfield instructions on old stereo removal. Save yourself a headache.

[@Rythecarguy]

Great complement, thank you!

[@gregorysorce1898]

Thank you so much for making yet another awesome helpful video. Your efforts are appreciated.✊🏼

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome. Thank YOU for watching. 💪🏻

[@MrAce2bad]

Great video, even if its been out there for several years. I used it today and he knock it out the park. Thanks you

[@Rythecarguy]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@TimecodePerez]

I’m having trouble clipping the dash back in. I’m using the same radio install kit I had in before. I can either clip the top or the bottom of the center dash. Not sure if you have come across this issue or have a trick. Thanks for the videos!

[@plazmacube6167]

Awesome tutorial but quick question: Did you have to purchase a custom mount for your aftermarket stereo in order for it to properly fit, or were the metal mounts stock with the vehicle? I just bought an Xterra and I want to know if I need a mount before I install my next stereo. Thanks!

[@COMODORMIDO]

hello man, thanks for the video...the same happened to me with the plastic surrounding the radio...it just blew up when I pulled it out .... where did you find/purchase the plastic replacement part?? I just can't find it... and my dash looks horrible now...thanks for the help

[@mgourneau]

Awesome video and made it easy for me!

[@lookingglasspond7305]

I didn't see whether the wires to the radio itself were exact for the aftermarket radio, or whether adjustments had to be made, other than the ground wire. Thanks!

[@thecrimsoncuckr2398]

Thanks man. This helped alot

[@Rythecarguy]

You got it! Thanks for watching.

[@mrcutt215]

Show us how to change the lights in the climate control while you have that off. Thanks

[@raviejaipal539]

you should do a video on checking all the oil on the xterra even the differential oil underneath the truck

[@Rythecarguy]

+Ravie Jaipal I have a video on the diff. I deal with almost all of the fluids in the truck is all my videos. The only fluids I have not mentioned are brake and steering.

[@UnLocoChileno]

Man oh man!! so glad I found u!! ur videos are awersome bro!!! thanks for everything and also for making it easier for me..

[@LG1BLOOD]

Can you show us how to replace a U-Joint or Catalytic converter on 2005 Nissan Xterra

[@jayr4047]

Thank for the info. 👍

[@TheGold3nRatio]

Thank you so much. So easy once you showed me. I've done it before a few times but been years since. Thanks for reminding me haha duh...

[@Rythecarguy]

No Problem better to get a refresh than to break something you Forgot

[@michaeldelorge1689]

Just want to say that your videos are great. was going to do the spark plugs myself but decided to have them done by a professional. I have 2 questions for you. I have a 2005 exterra with a Rockford Fosgate system in it and want to replace it with a newer system. have looked around and would cost me close to $600 to have someone do it for me. I look at systems between $100 to $200 that would do just fine for me. My concern is bypassing the amp that came it. Second question is my oil gauge runs high on the engine is on. I have no engine issues or oil linking. I figure I need to replace the oil sensor . Any help would be greatly apprenticed. Thank you and good up the great work you do

[@RensFootprints]

I've had my 2005 for two years, and everything you say about the oil and gauge is the same. Oh well. I still love it.

[@Jjobin143]

For removing ac evaporater do we need to remove all the dash or only the glove box is enough

[@j9gundayao]

Can you make a video on your X for fuel injector replacement.

[@lydiareyna9987]

Great, thank you for the video!

[@Rythecarguy]

Glad you liked it!

[@festusportnoy5768]

As always, thanks for the simple, informative video. When I reconnected my airbag light in the plastic stereo surround, the red airbag light in my gauge cluster came on and began flashing. Any thoughts/ideas as to how to reset it, or turn it off? Or will I need to go to the Stealership? Thanks in advance.

[@Rythecarguy]

My pleasure buddy. The airbag reset it no problem at all. No need for the stealership. Here's the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXmlYnh3d7BpqJI

[@festusportnoy5768]

@@Rythecarguy Thank you! I'll give it a shot later today! Thanks again!

[@festusportnoy5768]

@@Rythecarguy, of course it worked just like you said! Thanks again!

[@robertflores2689]

Did you disconnect the battery first?

[@UnpopularGameGuy]

Hey Ry! Im looking to upgrade my X. I wanna put a screen in there. I see your other videos, but some of them are unavailable now. Im looking for the cheapest option that just features a screen and apple car play connectivity. Do you know of any others that fit 08 Xterra? Or are they pretty universal

[@Rythecarguy]

Any double or single DIN radio will work.

[@dquintanlla]

Can we replace the whole panel for new versions ?? Like 2012 exterra

[@altruism8637]

Keep up the great videos!

[@timothyboudwin9797]

Just purchased an 08 Xterra S to replace my 07 SE. The SE has the factory Rockford Fosgate system in it. I want to cannibalize the 07 and steal the stereo to put in the 08. Has anyone tried removing the stereo and all of it's components? Also are all of the Xterras pre wired for the subwoofer that comes with the Rockford Fosgate system?

[@leodeboca]

Good job!

[@Rythecarguy]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@boseo8167]

Do u have to disconnect the battery before u take the radio out?

[@Rythecarguy]

The manual says you should. I am always lazy and don’t do it. If you don’t you might have to rest the airbag light. Taking out the center console might trigger it because you need to unplug the airbag light.

[@majorlopez1992]

Hi, what size radio should I be looking for. I would like a navigation radio. Thanks

[@Rythecarguy]

They are standard size. You would be looking for a "double din"

[@tryhardgamer10]

Hey @Ry the car guy, or anyone please help, whats the name of piece his taking off? I broke mine and need to replace it. 1:10 THANK YOU! And where can i find a replacement part

[@mightyyak]

$80 to 90 on ebay or amazon search xterra upper center dash trim panel.

[@tracysamps500]

Just out of curiosity while you have all that apart could someone replace the climate control panel with a newer updated one. For example is it possible to say put a control panel from a 2010 xterra into a 2008 xterra. Thanks just curious

[@Rythecarguy]

Yes, those parts should be interchangeable. Just look at the connections on each of them before you try to plug it in and make sure that they match.

[@mountainbiker44]

Great video Thanks 🙏

[@Rythecarguy]

Glad you enjoyed it. You're welcome.

[@rizz917]

Hello, Ryan I just bought an aftermarket stereo for my 2011 Xterra. I had a question about the wire harness. I bought a harness that’s designed for my truck. I’m not sure what I’m supposed to hook it up to you. The new harness hooks up to the existing plug coming out of the dash? Then I connect the new harness to the existing harness that connects to the back of the new radio? I thought you had a video of this, showed even the installation of the microphone and CarPlay USB wire. I think I just hurt my brain. If you can clarify this for me, I would be eternally grateful.

[@Rythecarguy]

Hey Andy. Yes, the harness you bought for your vehicle is the one you plug into the existing plug from your vehicle. The open wires on that harness get connected to the harness for the radio. Here is the video you might be referring to. Check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f32lp6Ofmr-tnNU

[@rizz917]

@@Rythecarguy excellent, excellent, excellent! Thanks a bunch, Sir Ry. This helps. 👍🏻

[@Rythecarguy]

Anytime buddy. Have a nice day and reach out with any additional questions.

[@rizz917]

@@Rythecarguy Ry for President!

[@mvillalongin]

I installed same pioneer stereo on my 06 nissan xterra without fosgate system but i do not get any sound on the rear speakers , does any body know what to do? let me know Thanks

[@genericdude6551]

My 2014 panel comes out differently.

[@KGX470]

hey Ry, can we replace this year's radio bezel with the newer 2010-2015 radio bezel??

[@Rythecarguy]

I wish! I believe they are shaped differently.

[@venci44]

Can you link to where you got the upper panel from please? Mine just disintegrated too and I am finding them for around double what you mention in the video

[@Rythecarguy]

Here you are, this is just a link to an ebay search so let me know if it does not work. There are a few in there for between 125 and 175 www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=nissan+xterra+radio+bezel&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=nissan+xterra+center+console

[@venci44]

Got it. I thought you were talking about a new part. Don’t want to risk getting another sun damaged brittle piece😂

[@Rythecarguy]

I did find a new one on eBay, maybe I just got lucky. Just keep an eye on it.

[@momoneedsluv]

Awesome how did you get the center part around the radio? Mine is messed up from the Florida heat. Thanks

[@Rythecarguy]

+momoneedsluv you mean the thin black bezel around the radio?

[@okinawa1990to2001]

Would the process to change this be the same for a 2014 Xterra with the Rockford Fosgate stereo?

[@Rythecarguy]

+okinawa1990to2001 no I don't think so.

[@maherothman42]

Man you are brilliant.. do you have any advices to improve gas consumption .. my X is 2009 S .. it runs 400 km in a full tank .. my friend owns the same X but 2008 .. it runs more than 480kms in full tank :(( i changed my sparks and used injector cleaner but useless :(

[@Rythecarguy]

The easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to eek out more MPG would be to make it easier for air to get into the motor and exhaust to get out. you could get a "cold air" intake or "RAM air" intake or upgrade your exhaust system. I live in a city so a ram or cold air intake would not be a problem. However if you drive a lot of dusty roads you may want to invest in exhaust or just make sure you get a really good filter for whatever intake you buy. Also if you live in an area with strict emissions policies make sure if you get a new exhaust that it adheres to any emissions regulations.

[@Bristol24guy]

Okay so this is two years late but I do have a warning/suggestion. If you are getting a faint to moderate whine from the engine when you accelerate, and that is more pronounced when the engine is cold, you may have worn-out timing chain guides which causes the timing chain to be a bit slack and can impact valve timing. If the guides are not replaced, they will eventually wear down to the point where they break the chain. Since the Nissan V6 is an interference engine (valves and pistons occupy the same space at different times), a timing chain break while the engine is running is a catastrophic (expensive) failure. Anyway, we found that after the new timing chain and guides, the engine had considerably more zip and mileage went up, especially on the freeway. This timing chain guide problem can occur early in some vehicles (under 100,000 miles). Ours did not manifest itself with noise (which I mistook for an alternator starting to have problems) until about 175,000 miles and we did not get it fixed until we learned of this specific Nissan issue until 194,000. These are great engines with a slight design flaw (now corrected with the new parts).

[@rud8051]

I have an 2008 xterra the radio powers up but no sound from the speakers..i think the amp under the drivers seat is toast...have you had any experience with this problem?

[@Kikecordova05]

Rud hey did you fix this problem can you share how please

[@wanderer1570]

your awesome

[@Rythecarguy]

+Colt Webb Thanks! 😀

[@vanillag1979]

Can you link where you bought the whole radio dash plastic piece ??

[@Rythecarguy]

Unfortunately it was just an ebay listing. I can say it was from a dealership called Quirk. Here is their ebay seller page: www.ebay.com/usr/quirkparts?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754

[@TheStrategyGamer14]

What radio do you have because it looks nice and I have the same car

[@Rythecarguy]

this is a pioneer X720BT. Honestly I love it. it's just about the cheapest double din radio with Bluetooth and hands free features. It really helps bring the xterra into the 21st century.

[@rud8051]

Did your steering wheel controls work with the pioneer x720bt ?

[@vans0183]

I tripped my airbag light doing the install which went great aside from that. Is there a way to clear it yourself? Or do I have to take it to a dealer

[@Rythecarguy]

+Christian Troy once everything is assembled you can try pulling your negative battery cable, waiting a little while and then putting it back on. All that stuff should do a self check when you put he power back on.

[@Rythecarguy]

+Christian Troy once everything is assembled you can try pulling your negative battery cable, waiting a little while and then putting it back on. All that stuff should do a self check when you put he power back on.

[@CaptainVelveeta]

Man I *LOVE* KZbin ◉‿◉

[@TheJoepierce]

Do you need to disable;e the battery first?

[@Rythecarguy]

You can. Taking a radio out without disabling the battery is pretty low risk, but its zero risk if you disable the battery first! :D

[@anthonylear3251]

Would this be the same process for a navara ? 2011

[@Rythecarguy]

I wowould say very close if not same. The navara is the same as the Frontier in America and the frontier and the xterra are nearly the same except for the body differences of course. If you do try it and find any differences please come and comment on them. I'm sure it will help others withg Navaras. Thanks!

[@King_Long55]

I had that radio in my truck i upgraded to a touch screen wt dvd player ive been having issues wt it can you help me out?

[@Rythecarguy]

+Saul Longoria whats the problem?

[@King_Long55]

Ry the car guy I'm trying to hook up the stereo/DVD player to my xterra but i can't get the DVD wiring right

[@EffegyOvTheForgotten]

would this radio you installed work on a xterra 2008? did you need an adapter ?

[@Rythecarguy]

+EffegyOvTheForgotten yes it would work. I always get the wiring harnesses so i dont have to cut into my factory wiring. I will have a more detailed radio install video soon.

[@raviejaipal539]

thank man

[@Rythecarguy]

+Ravie Jaipal Of course!

[@larryfarley]

Hell man you didn't make to show use dumb fork how install that kind radio because you damm sure didn't anything that would help. Like how you wiring goes for that kind of Radio. NO HELP

[@MrHooka82]

where you buy that part?

[@Rythecarguy]

+yoskar vlaskezz I bought it on eBay from a seller called Quirkparts. It's a nissan dealership somewhere in the US. I paid under $100.

[@MrHooka82]

Ok thanks

[@MrHooka82]

i broke my and i need a new one but is $240 on ebay