Nissan SUV/Truck Radio Full Install Guide

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This is the definitive guide to installing a radio into a Nissan SUV or truck. This covers everything from removing the old radio, wiring up harnesses, and installing a mic/usb extender. I am demonstrating on a 2005, second generation Nissan Xterra.
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[@sewashburn0529]

I appreciate you making this video. It made changing out the radio so much easier since I knew what to expect.

[@Rythecarguy]

Glad it helped

[@RumzDizzle]

This was very helpful, thanks! Used this and your backup camera install video to modernize my 08 X.

[@ShawnDienhart]

For all my years on KZbin and the thousands of 'how to' videos I've seen, this is by far the finest video out there of any type of how to video. Ry the Car Guy should be super proud.

[@Rythecarguy]

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words. It’s hard work making these videos but I am very glad someone appreciates them.

[@ShawnDienhart]

@@Rythecarguy Yes, your hard work has produced superior videos. I for one am very grateful (I've made a few videos so I can begin to understand the effort you put into each video).

[@srivera5906]

Thanks for the videos. My daughter has a 04 Xterra that needed a new starter last month that you helped me with. I've been a subscriber ever since. Much mahalos!

[@gabigabigavin]

Manual AND roll down windows? Truly a unicorn and thank you for your dedication to the platform 👍

[@Rythecarguy]

You got it! 🤘🏻thanks for watching.

[@vicpnut1]

Since the 90’s I’ve only used one radio , electronics, etc. I used to subscribe to Crutchfields catalogs and would go over every radio over and over again, all their stats ,prices and all that jazz. It always turned out that Sony had very very very close to the same stats as radios costing to2,3 or even four times as much. I’ve never been disappointed

[@Rythecarguy]

Nice!

[@mtnbound2764]

im going to try this in a few days, i feel much more confident after watching your video! thanks!

[@Rythecarguy]

You can do it! 🤘🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@mlm32809]

Thank you for this video! My Rockford Fosgate (factory) just quit today so this video was very helpful showing simple replacement.

[@peaceseeker123]

Dude Ryan your are like my spirit animal bro I drive an Xterra too and I have used so many of these videos like I just replaced the serp belt with your excellent help thanks again my friend you inspire me to maybe make some helpful videos once I know what the duck I’m doing more too

[@Rythecarguy]

Nice! Glad to help. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jimmyv24]

I just installed the same radio last weekend. Great overview! You should include the link to the steering wheel kit for those that have it. These were my accessories for a 2005 Xterra SE American International NDK-730 Dash Kit Scosche CNN03 Wiring Interface Axxess ASWC-1 Steering Wheel Control Adapter Posi-Products Car Stereo Wiring Harness Connectors I got it all from crutchfield. My next project is hooking up the rear camera.

[@moctezumacuauhtemoc8470]

i have an 08 xterra S, i super appreciate you taking the time to do this and describe step by step what you did and what its purpose is, there are mega noobs like me that are not to keen on car/audio work- this helps to visualize big time! keep up the great work!

[@SHeim-yi4dv]

Hi Ry! Great videos for this non car guy that just got an Xterra!

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks for watching, I hope they help.

[@JesseDKangas]

Where did you connect the green parking break wire?

[@ThrowyaXup]

Thanks, followed this step by step. And I was your 1000th like 😂

[@Rythecarguy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Venomenon8]

Hey Ry, great video! Was there a parking switch wire with this head unit? Any insight on where it should go?

[@Lama-mr2uw]

Do you have any newer recommendations? looks like they don't sell that head unit anymore. I'm looking to install a new one in my 2016 Frontier S because the lack of Bluetooth has been bugging me lately.

[@MatteusClement]

Dude! This is a 10/10 instructional video! VERY WELL DONE!

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks so much! Hundreds more where that came from if you find yourself needing something else.

[@Shadow96763]

​@@Rythecarguyis 2006 Xterra?

[@Rythecarguy]

@@Shadow96763 2005 but same thing

[@Shumayal]

The video I wanted! Thanks! A friend told me about using ISO connectors for both so you don't even have to match the wires.

[@robertinezg]

great video! I have a frontier 06 I bought it last year and I noticed that the radio drain the battery I replaced the radio and still doing it, I think it's one of the speakers I'm gonna work on it today and try to find the problem. by the way I like your videos

[@YouDontTalkAboutFightClub]

Good video. Would have liked to see the finished product though. I’ll go check out your other video where you review your new Sony. Thanks for making this video man.

[@Rythecarguy]

Yeah, I’m pretty bad about that. I always forget to show the “after” of you will. I’ll work on that.

[@pizzashit8110]

i swear to god for the past dayyys i’ve been trying to find a video that shows us this shit, without potato quality. thank you so much sir

[@Rythecarguy]

I got you. Be sure to sub. All my videos are high detail and high production value. Thanks for watching.

[@pizzashit8110]

Ry the car guy on my harness that connects to the radio has a green/black and green and purple and purple/black wire left, so do i connect those to the littler harness? or just leave those? doing it rn

[@pizzashit8110]

Ry the car guy i’ve hooked everything up and it’s not coming on, any suggestions why this would be happening?

[@omerankhanmalik4119]

Great video, hope you can educate us also with the dash board removal, thanks

[@JasonAdank]

hey Ryan, I have a 2008 S, also a 2nd generation with the stock standard stereo. Two questions I wanted to ask you. First, is the amp built into the head unit for the standard stereo, or is it located elsewhere.? Also, do you think there was enough room behind the head unit to stuff a compact amp back there?

[@meganjones2690]

Love this video!! I drive an 08 Xterra and love that you are working on the same car, makes it easier for someone like me who isn’t very well versed in mechanics! I am actually about to install this exact same Sony unit into my Xterra. I love the idea of putting the USB extender in the console where you put it. I noticed the Amazon link you provided for that extender is not working, how long of an extender did you use?

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks for watching! I’m sure you will knock it out of the park. The link is probably too old. I will refresh it. I used a 6ft extender.

[@Tocsik87]

Extremely well done video. Subscribed. Do you have a guide on hooking up the parking brake lead for Android Auto? And maybe the reverse trigger for a camera? I'm about to install in my '06 Frontier. I bought a similar USB extender but it's dual and I plan on replacing one of the in-dash cigarette lighters. Hoping I can get to those easy enough. And not break any plastic tabs since it's not too warm here in Denver right now.

[@daveireland4969]

My 2012 Xterra has Sirius XM and I would like to use this feature with the Sony. Is there a hookup i need for that?

[@davidbibeault9876]

I like the USB plug for the center console, but the link to Amazon is dead.

[@nicholasfolds492]

Nice video. I'm wondering if the usb extender you ran to the center console also charges your phone, and if not, are there ones that will do that?

[@johnsmiley912]

Hey Ry, do you have after market amplifier or factory amplifier underneath passenger seat? If you have factory, how did you hard wire it to turn on? Any help with this would be great!

[@ELEVOPR]

My Harness came with a Power Antenna and Amp wire. Can I just leave them hooked up for future reference? of best not to? Will hooking them up cause an issue if not used? I Just don't want to get behind the radio and have to take out the hanres to re solder something, figured I get ahead and just connect them wires for future should I decide to put in a amp? Thanks for your reply, like always 🤗

[@99zebster]

Wish you would have shown the parking brake wire connection but great vid!

[@Rythecarguy]

Oh yea sorry I never do those

[@cente2209]

Thanks for the video! Did you wire the negative cable straight from the radio wires or did you connect it to the harness?

[@Rythecarguy]

From the radio straight to the mount.

[@mountainbiker44]

Excellent video. Much appreciated 👍🏽

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome. I Thanks for watching!

[@Juice421fs]

hope you answer this but what if i have a siriusxm factory antenna? can i use it with an aftermarket?

[@rauleduardocotolopez2560]

My X has controls on the steering wheel, how do I make those work with the aftermarket unit?

[@nkbc5819]

Very thorough. Thank you.

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome.

[@MegaiPodMusic]

Great video! Thank you

[@Rythecarguy]

You are welcome!

[@seanware3976]

Thanks for the video! What kind of sub do you have?

[@CJK04]

What are the specific sizes for the speakers and the maximum size of stereo receiver that can fit in a 2015 Nissan Xterra? Thank you and much appreciated!!

[@Rythecarguy]

I don't have those specific numbers but if you head to Crutchfield they have all that info. Great resource.

[@Apostate_Alexei]

Thanks for another invaluable xterra video! I have a 2005 and I made the mistake of having my new stereo installed at car toys. The normal installer got sick, and one of the front office guys stepped in. I have steering wheel controls but they told me I'd have to come back and get a special connector for this JVC and it would cost another $160. I noticed you don't have steering wheel controls, but is there any way you could do a video on that? Sorry for the long comment.

[@Rythecarguy]

I do have steering wheel controls in the Titan and I plan to make a video on it after my engine rebuild.

[@Apostate_Alexei]

@@Rythecarguy awesome! Thank you brother!

[@j.gerardochiang3537]

Thanks for your videos, I really like the Xterra truck and I am considering buying one, but I have heard that the models from 2006 to 2015 have problems with the transmission, what do you think about it?

[@tejano2828]

Get the manual, the auto has problems with the coolant and transmission fluid mixing together=death.

[@azoozkhled6554]

What is the name of removed radio?

[@franklinescobar5229]

My dad has a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder which would be perfect for

[@richaneesh]

Hello friend, greetings! Can you please let me know if this Sony system fits the 2011 Xterra? If it doesn't can you please suggest one? Many thanks

[@jasonsumpter1641]

I have a 2006 Xterra. I keep seeing antenna adapters. Will I need one for an aftermarket radio?

[@jayr4047]

Great video. Very informative

[@leodeboca]

I need to order a new center console my cracked, could you tell where to order a new one? thanks.

[@Rythecarguy]

I bought mine on eBay. If you go there just search "nissan xterra radio bezel"

[@leodeboca]

@@Rythecarguy thanks friend!

[@chinohorse3494]

Brother, what's the reason behind the set beam in the dashboard.. it's not going a way despite the many tries to set off by the computer!!

[@orgreshavelayers3603]

My 2005 Xterra has the stock radio but I wanna replace it. What wiring harnesses do I need to get and where can I get them?

[@EarthEmperor]

my Niss y16 SV. I put a new aftermkt stereo same radio replacement now I have NO steering controls? I did connect ground wires together? and fasten to the chassis, what did I do wrong? any suggestion/advice/ guide me It's all very Appreciated. thanks for all the help.

[@Rythecarguy]

The steering wheel controls require additional wiring and an additional box to connect the two. Just swapping the radio kills the SW controls

[@charleslefebvre5515]

How do reset the MIL if you were over excited and pulled everything apart before you unhooked the negative?

[@nowukno9]

Doing an install myself...what did everyone do for the parking brake wire???

[@Rythecarguy]

Dude. Wire in a bypass. It's the way to go.

[@nowukno9]

@@Rythecarguy im going to wire the ground and park wire together. Seems to do the trick

[@DonaldAdao]

Hey ry having an issue with my stereo when I turn the high beams on after installing it . It’s a dual touch xvm286bt stereo .when I attempt to turn my high beams on at night or during the rain my stereo will loose signal I wanted to know if you can assist I have a picture of you need an idea of what I’m dealing with

[@JulioHernandez-xi5fw]

Hi Ry! I have an 06 without the Rockford radio the basic one. If I upgrade the head unit do I need to change speakers? Or are the factory speakers ok? I know the factory ones are 2 ohm. Thanks in advance!

[@Rythecarguy]

The factories should be fine as long as they are still healthy. TBTH all of the ohm’s, watts, volts, stuff you really only need to dig into if you are going to create a high powered custom system. Most standard head units you buy now days will work just fine with your existing equipment.

[@jeanluchencygedeon5468]

Nice video dude

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks man!

[@grantpegram4234]

I did everything the same as you yet I have some terrible whining noise coming from the alternator and from a ground loop when the engine is off. I'm not sure what workarounds there may be but I've tried lots.

[@Rythecarguy]

Wait, you replaced the radio and now your engine is making noise? The number one step to troubleshooting that is to reverse the last change you made. So put your old radio back in and see if the engine still does it.

[@jogutierrez3953]

Do you have a video about the transmission seal problem mixing with your coolant?

[@Rythecarguy]

Sorry but I do not. My Xterra is a manual so there is no transmission cooler.

[@brianschooler3829]

Joaquin Gutierrez I had the same problem and had to end up replacing the entire transmission

[@FirstToFallT_T]

Literally bought this same radio for my Xterra 2 weeks ago but had the store install it for me because I couldn't find a good guide :'(

[@Rythecarguy]

Aw Bad luck. Maybe when you are ready to swap it out again the video is here.

[@fav145d]

Hey Ryan, do the steering wheel buttons work with the heaf unit?

[@Rythecarguy]

I don’t have steering wheel controls. I have the base base model

[@ClarkS963]

What did you do with the wiring from the cigarette lighter? Thanks!

[@Rythecarguy]

I just taped it off and tucked it away under the center console in case I wanted to swap it back some days .

[@gelersvene1084]

I have a Nissan Xterra 2010 ..... can you tell me please.......any double din aftermarket radio will do the fit ....., can you send me some link please......

[@Juice421fs]

What did you do for ebrake bypassing?

[@garyanthony9765]

How do you know what kind of harness to buy that connects to the car?

[@Rythecarguy]

Head to crutchfield.com they can help you out. Or click the link in the description of the video. I found it for you.

[@genericdude6551]

My radio in my 2014 Xterra came out differently.

[@Rythecarguy]

👍🏻

[@bengordon2330]

Thanks!

[@Rythecarguy]

Oh my thank you! I just replied to your comment on my other channel. I really appreciate this.

[@qworq]

Can I hire you to install the Sony unit in my 2002 Camry? :)

[@Rythecarguy]

Haha I would love to.

[@qworq]

I would take you up on it but I live in Seattle and I'm guessing you're nowhere nearby.

[@Rythecarguy]

Sorry, on the other side of the country. Might be cheaper to head to best buy Haha

[@محمدرجب-غ7ل4ه]

Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@rbetter38]

What do i with my factory radio antenna wire?

[@Rythecarguy]

PLug it into the back of the radio. There should be a spot for it.

[@decorioweakley3379]

How can I get the CD player

[@Rythecarguy]

Buy it

[@cjmickens56]

I have 17 inch rims in my 2006

[@Rythecarguy]

Cool Cool

[@glasswinder]

Will it fit a 02 Xterra ?

[@Rythecarguy]

Yea, it should its a double din

[@glasswinder]

TY

[@sunnymango2101]

You never showed us the radio and CarPlay demonstration....

[@Rythecarguy]

This video is to show the install, not the radio. If you want a demo of the radio watch my other video on just that unit here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4mUhquPbJh1bdk

[@bigbobno11]

Never never never used butt connectors always put on your shrink tube and solder the connection then slide your Flink to shrink tube over the solder joint and heat the tube with a lighter to make it weather tight fit

[@Rythecarguy]

Got a lot of rain behind your radio? Been using butt connectors on radios for 22 years now and not a single issue.

[@bigbobno11]

Sorry i just hate crimp on. And wire nuts. But. Ya can.t beat soldering and shrink tube and I guess that,s from doing Boat repairs.

[@SillyMilly420]

Ryyyyy 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@Rythecarguy]

Hey! 👋🏻

[@SillyMilly420]

@@Rythecarguy hey I was wondering what area you’re in and if you’d be willing to help me upgrade the sound in my 2006 Nissan xterra?? I’ll be on the road soon so I’ll be around and thought it was worth the ask 🫶🏼

[@Rythecarguy]

@@SillyMilly420 aww I'm sorry, I do not work on other peoples car. Too much liability.

[@riceski]

This will NOT WORK for a 2004 or 1st Gen