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How to Replace the Stock Radio on a 2004 350Z

Nissan designed the stock radio in a 2004 Nissan 350Z sports coupe to reliably provide full, rich sound through all of the stock speakers. Although this radio unit is known for its reliability, problems do arise from time to time. These problems include CD player failure, where the CD wont eject or play properly, or radio failure, where the radio produces static through the speakers or doesnt respond to the button commands. When problems like this arise, the stock radio must be replaced with another unit.

Instructions

Removal

1

Disconnect the negative battery cable with a battery cable wrench.

2

Grip inside the shift console ring with two hands and pull up on it to dislodge the shifter console panel. Disconnect the white ribbon cable attached to the climate control panel, then swing the shifter console panel out of the way.

3

Open the storage box above the radio and pull out the rubber mat. Remove the two screws on the bottom of the storage box with a screwdriver. Grip the bottom leading edge of the storage box frame and remove the lower cover plate. Remove the two screws behind the lower cover plate.

4

Remove the six screws underneath the radio assembly near the white ribbon cable. Grip the top of the console and gently pull it towards you to disengage it. Disconnect the electrical connectors on the back of the center-mounted gauge cluster.

5

Pull the console out, with the radio still connected to it, then disconnect the radios electrical connectors. Remove the four screws holding the radio to the console, then remove the radio.

Installation

6

Position the radio inside the console and then reinstall the radio retaining screws.

7

Set the console in position, then reconnect the radios electrical connectors. Reconnect the electrical connectors on the center-mounted gauge cluster.

8

Press the console down into place in the dashboard until its fully-seated. Reinstall the console retaining screws beneath the radio, and inside the storage box.

9

Replace the storage box trim piece. Reconnect the climate controls ribbon cable, then set the shifter console into position and press it down into place.

10

Reconnect the negative battery cable and test the radio.

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