Anarchist

I've searched the stickies, done forum searches, sent private messages to people, and everything else I can think of to try and learn how to install the PAC AOEM-NIS2 Kit, an amp, and a sub. I'm wanting to leave the bose amp and sub in place disconnected, and connect my amp and subs instead. So far, I have failed to find any write ups as to how to get behind the stock stereo or how to run wires to/from that area. I'm about at my wits' end, but I figured I'd ask for any (preferably 5th gen specific) help on this install.

I think I understand the wiring situation: http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-...de.html?page=3, but that isn't maxima specific and I don't know what problems I may run into using that method. If anyone has suggestions in the wiring department I'll take any help I can get.

I have never done any kind of installs like this before and don't have a place to start. Any help is much appreciated.

If I do end up doing this myself, I will be sure and document the process and publish a write-up on the topic, but I have to learn this stuff myself before I can write it up!

Thanks.

DesiGLE

Lol I see we're the same age, well I didnt have any time to hook up the stereo and also didn't know how. I'm not really in a position to learn how right now, so I saved up $250 and had circuit city install everything (amp, headunit, speakers, components, sub, ipod adapter).

SgtSchulze

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Pulling the center console etc... is really easy on a 5th gen. I just did my whole setup this weekend including the PAC SWIX controller. Pretty easy to do once you get the center vent assembly out.

Step 1
Pull the center vent above the radio out. You will have to pull up toward the mirror really freaking hard! I mean use all your power. It will feel like you are going to break it but you wont.

Step 2
Remove the Ashtray Cup...then look in the ashtray and remove the single screw.

Step 3
Take a small screwdriver etc... (Becareful not to scratch the console) and pry up along the back edge of the console around the shifter. (Not the shifter plate but the console surrounding it. Pry up the edge and get your finger under there. Pull up and it will come free.

Step 4
Remove the four bolts holding the iso bracket on and remove radio etc...

Running wires is really easy to. Just pry up the trim pieces around doors. They just pop up.

If you still need help, hit me on the PM.

mendon99

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just find someone on the regional forums sec to install for you. they'll prolly charge half what CC would charge.

djfrestyl

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And they'll already know Maximas. Too bad you aren't in the NY/NJ area...

Anarchist

whoo .. alright

I got the stereo and climate control unscrewed, but now cannot get the white plugs out of the back to install the pac adapter.

I guess the next question is - after I get the adapter installed, what wiring needs to be done? I have this wiring kit, but don't know how to run the wires where they need to go. I can run the wires down the length of the car, but can't figure out how to get the wires from the stereo to the sides of the car, from the stereo to the battery, or from the sides of the car into the trunk. Again, any help would be appreciated.

I also posted in the regional forums hopefully I might get help from there as well.

djfrestyl

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There's little tabs in the middle of the plug you have to push in and pull the plug out at the same time.

djfrestyl

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To the side of the car = above the steering wheel.

from sides into trunk = under seat.

Anarchist

so I should run all wires on the drivers side?

I don't quite understand what you mean with removing the white plugs. I'm taking pictures and planning on writing this up afterwards, so I'll ask if I'm doing the right thing with a pic...

Push the arrowed tabs and pull the plug out?

SgtSchulze

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I ran power down the drivers side and everything else down the passenger side. You shouldn't run power and RCA together.

mendon99

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no offense at all, really, but if you don't know how to remove those you shouldn't be attempting to install any sort of stereo. find a friend...

Anarchist

you have PM

westfall

Hey I'm in Greenwood I am the install lead at best buy (which means I know what i'm doing) hit me up hudecords@yahoo.com

Pearl96Max

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That is a myth thats been adopted Many years ago, not bad practice, but not required by any means.

Pearl96Max

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lolz



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Pearl96Max

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Not against you personally, just laughing at the comment. I dont know you or your capabilities. The statement of "I know what Im doing" Because "I am the install lead at best buy" was what I found funny.

westfall

well i was just letting him now i do it for a living if i posted help me with my springs and some dude was like ok and then i found out he worked at mcdonalds and i drove to meet him I would be pissed......but most people at bb don't know what there doing i get remote starts towed to me from all over IN , and they are passlock one or vats you know, that's funny

Pearl96Max

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That is why I laughed, so very true...

Hey if your in his area and can help him go for it. Im sure hell appreciate it.

westfall

most people don't know what there doing it's hard to find good installers

Pearl96Max

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Believe me I know this more than you can imagine.

djfrestyl

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So true....

1996blackmax

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Where is 2Da......

Anarchist

thanks much - I just sent you an email.

EDIT: just got the email back, I'll try sending one through the org.