Hello,
First I want to say thank you for answering questions. It helps to know I have a place to go where I will not be judged while I learn.
I have a 2007 Altima 2.5S with factory radio and manual climate controls.
I will be installing a Kenwood DDX371 once the weather warms up a little bit. It was 7 degrees this morning on my way to work. As its to cold to play outside I have been doing lots of research and gathering parts and tools to do the installation right.
Besides the included instructions for removing my factory stereo, I have searched for online videos on sites like Youtube. I've found a perfect video for removing the factory unit. Here
This video brings up my first concern. The video show the gentleman removing 3 harnesses from the back of the factory stereo. My new Kenwood and included wiring harness only has one connection. Metra 70-7552 Receiver Wire Harness For select 2007-up Infiniti, Nissan, Subaru, and Suzuki vehicles — adapts new car stereo to factory plug at Crutchfield.com
Will I just leave the remaining 2 harnesses from the factory stereo unattached and hanging there?
My other concern is with the antenna adapter. Here Metra 40-NI12 Antenna Adapter Works with select 2007-up Infiniti, Suzuki, and Nissan vehicles — Motorola male to factory OEM antenna female at Crutchfield.com
There is an added blue wire with the adapter. Crutchfield has this note "The adapter cable also features a blue wire which connects to your aftermarket radio's power-antenna/turn-on lead."
My Nissan does not have a power antenna. Do I just leave the Blue wire unattached?
One last question. I have to connect the new Head Unit black wire directly to ground and not through the wiring harness. I understand how to do this but I was wondering if anyone who has worked on a 2007 Altima would be able to recommend where would be an ideal spot?
Thank you for your time
First I want to say thank you for answering questions. It helps to know I have a place to go where I will not be judged while I learn.
I have a 2007 Altima 2.5S with factory radio and manual climate controls.
I will be installing a Kenwood DDX371 once the weather warms up a little bit. It was 7 degrees this morning on my way to work. As its to cold to play outside I have been doing lots of research and gathering parts and tools to do the installation right.
Besides the included instructions for removing my factory stereo, I have searched for online videos on sites like Youtube. I've found a perfect video for removing the factory unit. Here
This video brings up my first concern. The video show the gentleman removing 3 harnesses from the back of the factory stereo. My new Kenwood and included wiring harness only has one connection. Metra 70-7552 Receiver Wire Harness For select 2007-up Infiniti, Nissan, Subaru, and Suzuki vehicles — adapts new car stereo to factory plug at Crutchfield.com
Will I just leave the remaining 2 harnesses from the factory stereo unattached and hanging there?
My other concern is with the antenna adapter. Here Metra 40-NI12 Antenna Adapter Works with select 2007-up Infiniti, Suzuki, and Nissan vehicles — Motorola male to factory OEM antenna female at Crutchfield.com
There is an added blue wire with the adapter. Crutchfield has this note "The adapter cable also features a blue wire which connects to your aftermarket radio's power-antenna/turn-on lead."
My Nissan does not have a power antenna. Do I just leave the Blue wire unattached?
One last question. I have to connect the new Head Unit black wire directly to ground and not through the wiring harness. I understand how to do this but I was wondering if anyone who has worked on a 2007 Altima would be able to recommend where would be an ideal spot?
Thank you for your time
